RW 2 Describing picture & people.MDI - Noel's ESL eBook Library

BRAINSTORM
DISCUSSION
EXERCISE
ASSIGNMENT
N. Topic sentences
a. Topic sentences are very useful for organising paragraphs. They tell the reader what the
paragraph is about. What is the topic sentence for the paragraph on page 9?
b. Look at the sentences. Which one is a good topic sentence for a paragraph to describe
somebody? Why? Decide with your partner.
e.g. a) He is one of the most handsome boys in our class.
b) Soe Reh is one of the most handsome boys in our class.
b) is a better topic sentence, because it tells us who the paragraph will be about.
Look at these pairs of sentences. Which are better topic sentences?
1 a) My mother is a smart person.
b) She is smart.
2 a) Jah Eh has grey eyes.
b) Jah Eh has an interesting face.
c. Think about the person you will write about. Write a good topic sentence for your paragraph.
O. On your own
Use your topic sentence, and your mind map, and write a paragraph.
RW 2 - page 30
3 a) That’s why I don’t like my brother.
b) My brother is really messy.
4 a) Naw Mu Mu has a very strong face.
b) Naw Mu Mu has a wide forehead, a
square chin and a big, straight nose.