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Writing topic sentences (TS)

Writing topic sentences (TS). Use the following steps: Step 1: QA ( tgc and what each is about) Step 2: Brainstorm for points/reasons to answer the question (arguments) using 5W1H, PERMS, levels Step 3: Take a stand

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Writing topic sentences (TS)

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  1. Writing topic sentences (TS) Use the following steps: Step 1: QA (tgc and what each is about) Step 2: Brainstorm for points/reasons to answer the question(arguments) using 5W1H, PERMS, levels Step 3: Take a stand Step 4: Craft TS ensuring that each point/reason/argument supports your stand. Make sure that you have one alternative argument.

  2. Step 1: Question Analysis (QA) Is marriage important in today’s world? Having fundamental functions, purposes, benefits Topical word: Marriage Define: legal union to establish family unit, for protection of individuals ie husband, wife, kids, property Characteristics: Developed Countries and cities– pp are more individualistic, think of own happiness first, less conservative ideas etc Less dev countries (LDC) and rural communities – more traditional values

  3. Step 2: Brainstorm for TS – using 5W1H, PERMS and levels • Is marriage important in today’s world? Modern society – characteristics eg individualistic, personal happiness above family/community Conservative society – traditional values To who (5W1H) in what kind of society (5W1H)? 5W1H/PERMS 1)To educated (PERMS) women in modern societies, 2) To men in rural and religious (PERMS) communities, etc • Levels • Individual level – educated women, men in conservative society • government level - govt in labour-scarce countries support the idea of marriage because

  4. Topic Sentences to support your stand Each TS provides a reason for your stand Q: Is marriage important in today’s world? * To whom in what type of societies? Why? Considering the values/characteristics that the various types of societies hold (context). * Who deems marriage not important because …(why) consider the values/characteristics of that society (context)

  5. Essay Plan (Incomplete) Question: Is marriage important in today’s world? Stand: Marriage is losing its importance in some parts of the world. (This is better than saying “not important” because you want to show a trend that is taking place.) TS 1 : Marriage is not important because (not necessary) Educated women in modern societies (who/level - individual) do not perceive marriage as (why) important for gaining financial support as they are well-capable of doing that themselves unlike (contrast) in the case of women in traditional societies where their ability to meet their basic needs is greatly dependent on marriage.

  6. 2nd TS • In modern, liberal societies (level), marriage seem irrelevant at worst and antiquated at best to the current generation labelled as “Generation Me”. • Antiquated - outdated or old-fashioned

  7. Alternative TS • Marriage is especially important for Asian societies(who/level) that subscribe to the belief that marriage leads to the formation of the traditional family; the bedrock of society.

  8. Alternative TS • Even as society modernises and traditional values erode, many individuals (who/level) view as a goal to be pursued because marriage is a formal representation of a personal, lifelong commitment that also provides social and economic stability.

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