Model Paragraphs

Dear Level 4G students,

Here are three body paragraphs related to the Level 4 themes.

  Remember: 

1) A GOOD TOPIC SENTENCE IS CRUCIAL (can you remember the meaning of this word from yesterday's lesson???)

2) Focus on one topic ONLY in your paragraph (DON'T TRY to 'squeeze' too much into it.  Stick to the topic and don't go off track!!)


I have also included some websites which I think are useful and helpful as you prepare for the Level 4 writing test on Monday.

MODEL BODY PARAGRAPH 1

Social networking sites help shy people to communicate with others freely. There are many quiet and shy people who find it difficult to make new friends and to communicate with ease face to face.  These people are often lonely.  The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook allow such people to socialise in a non-threatening way, and helps them to make new friends with similar interests to their own.  There is no doubt that many people on Facebook and Twitter have more cyber-friends than real friends.

http://www.debate.org/opinions/do-social-networking-sites-like-facebook-and-myspace-have-a-positive-societal-influence

MODEL BODY PARAGRAPH 2

Mobile phones present some very dangerous safety risks, although

many people ignore these.  Research has shown that there is significant danger for human health related to mobile phone usage.

For example, Cancer Institute studies have linked brain tumours to the frequent use of mobile phones. (NCI, 2012)  It is very important that governments, schools and parents educate young people about the potential risks of holding mobile phones close to their head.  Bluetooth devices could be used to minimize this potential health risk to human health.

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/cellphones

MODEL BODY PARAGRAPH 3

 Nuclear energy is a source of energy with abundant supplies. The entire world economy depends on oil and other fossil fuels. However experts have speculated these supplies will be exhausted by the end of the current century. In contrast, there are plentiful supplies of nuclear energy.  With careful consideration of safety issues and strict regulation, there is no doubt that they represent a feasible solution to the problem of energy resources facing the globe today.

http://www.ecology.com/2011/09/06/fossil-fuels-vs-renewable-energy-resources/

GOOD LUCK!!!