Business English
Writing an Essay
Compare / Contrast
Narrative
Other topics
100

Why do we use email? Tell us 2 reasons.

  • Business communication tool. 

  • Rapid transfer

  • Global

100

Every paragraph (beginning of a paragraph) needs... What?

indentation

100

Compare: to examine things are _________.

Contrast: to examine how things are ______.

similar

different

100
What is a narrative essay?

personal story

100

Why were girls marching for?

Strict Gun Control law
200

(True / False) It is good to use jargon.

FALSE

200
What is an organization of an essay?

Beginning / middle / end

How you organize your essay

200

This method talks about one subject at a time. 

block method

200

We compare essay to what object?

sandclock

200
Do you need a colon or semicolon?


I think I need to go to a hospital ____ I caught a cold. 

Colon

300

Would you use email to remind your colleagues of a upcoming meeting?

YES!

300
What are some ways to start your introduction? Tell us at least 3. 

Generalization

Question

Quote / fact

Statistics

Story

300

This method include both subjects in one point of comparison

point-by-point method

300

Is this narrative writing? 

Jonathan wakes up pretty late everyday. He tried to wake up early, but he was not able to do so. 

NOPE


300

When do you typically use colon?

1. Here comes... the answer!

2. listing

400
What would you put in your first paragraph of an email?

Important message first. 

Overview (if your have a long email)

400
What is the word that we use to connect ideas to ideas? (paragraphs to paragraph?)

transition word

400

What are some transition words that we use for comparing? Tell us at least 2. 

similarly 

Comparatively

Additionally

400
Why is narrative writing important to business?
  • Powerful tool to tell your business story

  • Writing a narrative about your business is the first step in formulating those random thoughts into a story that you can tell prospective investors and employees.

400

What is this game?

Jeopardy

500

What is some tips before starting writing an email? (You must give at least 4 tips)

  • Think before you write. 

  • Use the subject line to capture your reader’s attention

  • Short and clear

  • Summary at the start (if your email is long)

  • Accountable for what you write!

  • NO ALL CAPITALS. IT SOUNDS LIKE SHOUTING and rude. 

  • proofread!

500

What is rebuttal and how do you start your rebuttal?

counter argument

However, 

On the other hand

500
Compare / Contrast cultures in US and in Korea. 

Use at least 3 sentences. 

(hopefully you have good sentences!)

500

What are characteristics of narrative writing? Tell us at least 4. 

  1. It tells a story

  2. Can be real or make believe

  3. Has beginning, a middle, and an end.

  4. Has sequential order

  5. Has a setting

  6. Has characters

500

What was the snack that was very spicy and salty yet kids' favorite?

Takis