4-5 Body: Development

Chunyan Shao (Shandong University)

Problems with our letter writing

46 letters Misspelling: 40 (1-2) Grammar: 138 (1-2) Expression: 70 (1-2) Format: 3 Content: 4

You have given me those help. I would had not have so much improvement. I have come back Jinan. By your help, I attended our course. Some content of your course is important. Maybe you do not know how important it is to

me. I am looking forward to meet you. You are so kind that gave me a lot of help. Your new book introduces many new theories.

I have attended your course last year. I had attended your course last year. I am grateful for learning from you. Without you, I couldn’t finish my research so

well. I am easy to put myself into the study. It is you that explain that to me. I had a lot of difficulties to communicate with

others. I had the chance to touch the latest

development in this field. I can not know that.

So much helps Dear Mr. Mary Madam Mary Thank you very much for your time and

consideration. You showed me around by yourself. Every time when I had questions, you

would come to me. I learn a lot except study and research. I think the course is very helpful to me.

In that course, a considerable number of information was introduced.

I would like to thank you for that you have given me so much help on my study and research.

I thank you for your help during I stayed in your university.

Thank you for your accompany. I could solved the problem. It help me to be adapt to the new environment. When I had arrived at your department…

You afforded me a lot of help. It was a meaning experience to me. …do quite benefits to my working

experience, according to your tutor. I still remembered the day I met you… I want to show my thankfulness to you… You give me considerative arrangement

in both living and research. …the course which you have hold. I write to appreciate you for your help.

Different kinds of paragraphs

Definition paragraph Sequence paragraph Classification paragraph Choice paragraph Description paragraph Explanation paragraph Compare and Contrast

paragraph Evaluation paragraph

Classification paragraph

In a classification paragraph, you separate things or ideas into specific categories and discuss each of them. You organize the paragraph by defining each classification and by giving examples of each type.

Write a paragraph discussing the three types of government in Canada.

Choice paragraph

In a choice paragraph, you need to choose which object, idea, or action that you prefer. You organize the paragraph by describing each option and then giving your opinion.

Write a paragraph choosing between travelling in groups and travelling alone.

Explanation paragraph

In an explanation paragraph, you explain how or why something happens or has happened. You need to explain different causes and effects. You should organize the paragraph by explaining each individual cause or effect.

Write a paragraph explaining why so many Europeans moved to Canada during the early nineteenth century.

Compare and Contrast paragraph

In a compare and contrast paragraph, you write about the similarities and differences between two or more people, places, or things. You can organize the paragraph by writing about one subject first and then comparing it with the second subject. A more effective way is to organize the paragraph by comparing each subject by category.

  Example: Write a paragraph comparing the

weather in City A and City B.

Evaluation paragraph

In an evaluation paragraph, you make judgments about people, ideas, and possible actions. You make your evaluation based on certain criteria that you develop. Organize the paragraph by discussing the criteria you used to make your judgment.

Write a paragraph evaluating the importance of travelling alone.

Practice of different paragraphs

Choice paragraph Foreign travel is very educational. The first reason Another reason In addition Consequently

Explanation paragrpah

Being an identical twin can be a lot of fun.

For example Furthermore As a result In conclusion

Evaluation paragraph

Sometimes solitude is important to people.

As an example Moreover On the other hand Therefore

Compare and contrast paragrphs

It is more interesting to have two children than to have one child in a family.

Firstly…By contrast… Then…While… Furthermore…However… In conclusion…