Introduction
What are the three parts of an introduction paragraph?
Background, bridge, and thesis statement
Which part of the body paragraph tells the main idea of this paragraph?
Topic sentence
What are the three parts of a conclusion paragraph?
Thesis restatement, Summary, and Recommendation
Look at the sentence below, which part breaks the academic style rule?
"In my opinion, secondary school students should be allowed to participate in esports events."
"In my opinion"
What does a bridge look like?
While some X thinks/believes/argues ...., others disagree.
What kind of information can be used as details to support the subtopics in the body paragraph? (Name at least two)
1. Example
2. Explanation
3. Definition
4. Personal story
5. Statistics
Read the sample writing on pg.67-68. What are the controlling ideas mentioned in the conclusion?
1. Improve the player's cognitive ability
2. Generate employment opportunities
Look at the sentence below, which part(s) break the academic style rules?
"Increased job prospects can be in amazing stuff such as game development, event management, marketing, and content creation."
1. "amazing"
2. "stuff"
What are the two parts of the thesis statement?
Topic + Controlling Ideas
What are the two methods of developing ideas in a body paragraph?
1. Parallel subtopics
2. Exploring a specific aspect of the topic
What are the features of a good recommendation in the conclusion of an argumentative essay? (Name at least two)
1. It should give specific advice
2. It should address a reasonable key decision-maker
3. It should suggest specific actions which can support the stance
Name at least three academic style rules other than "no personal pronouns" or "no personal opinion".
1. Don't use informal vocabulary
2. Avoid vague or general terms
3. Don't use contractions
4. Don't ask rhetorical questions
5. Avoid using strong or absolute statements
6.No ‘and’, ‘so’, or ‘but’ at the beginning of a sentence
7. No proverbs or clichés
8. Don’t write integers between 0-9
Read the sample writing on pg.67-68. Which type of background is given in the introduction?
A. General to specific
B. Cause-effect
C. Problem-solution
B. Cause-effect
Read the sample writing on pg.67-68. What are the two subtopics in body paragraph 2?
1. Increased job prospects can be in stuff such as game development, event management, marketing, and content creation.
2. Provide opportunities for gamers to become streamers.
Read the sample writing on pg.67-68. What are some decision makers you can provide recommendations to? (Name at least three)
1. Schools
2. Esports event organizers
3. Parents
4. Teachers
5. Esports club owners
...
Identify the academic style errors in the sentences below.
"So that means they can earn income from 3 sources: sponsorships, advertisements, and viewer donations. Students who gain exposure to these career paths can kill two birds with one stone."
Errors:
1. So --> 6) Don’t use ‘and’, ‘so’, or ‘but’ at the beginning of a sentence.
2. 3 --> 10) Don’t write integers between 0-9.
3. kill two birds with one stone --> 9) Don’t use proverbs or clichés.
Read the sample writing on pg.67-68. Identify the topic and the controlling ideas of the writing.
Topic: Secondary school pupils should be allowed to participate in esports
Controlling ideas: 1. foster cognitive abilities 2. create career opportunities
Read the sample writing on pg.67-68. Write a topic sentence for this paragraph.
Firstly, playing esports can help young participants to develop their thinking skills.
Read the sample writing on pg.67-68. Provide an appropriate recommendation for this writing.
Sample recommendation: Therefore, secondary schools should encourage students to form esports clubs and provide computer rooms to practice esports so that they can develop interest and share experiences within a safe and supportive community.
Identify the academic style errors in the sentences below and fix the sentences.
"Participating in those esports events will allow you to meet with other professionals in the industry and build networks with esports-related companies. Isn’t that helpful to find jobs later? "
Error:
1. you --> 4) Don't use personal pronouns
2. isn't --> 5) Don't use contractions
3. isn't ... later? --> 8) Don't ask rhetorical questions
Sample answer:
1. you --> the players
3. isn't ... later? --> That can help them find jobs later