Unit 13
Paragraphs
A paragraph is a group of sentences about a topic. It includes a topic sentence , which tells us what the paragraph is about. The other sentences in the paragraph give details about the topic sentence.
Every day people throw away things they do not need. Paper, plastic and cans take a long time to decay. It can take 100 years for plastic bags to rot away.
Topic sentence
Details
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Work together to answer the questions. • What is the topic sentence in paragraph 2 in the reading text, page 95? • What details are given about the topic sentence? • What are the topic sentences in paragraphs 3–5, page 96? • Which details are given about the topic sentences?
2 Write a paragraph beginning with this topic sentence. People throw too many things away. Add two details to your paragraph. Example: Batteries take 100 years to rot away. Speaking and listening: discussion 1 What kinds of waste can be recycled? Make two lists: • Things we use at home which can be recycled. • Things we use at school which can be recycled. 2 Make a set of rules to reduce waste in your classroom.
Use less paper.
Don’t use plastic bottles.
• Paragraphs: Exercise 3: Students can use information on page 95 for their paragraph. • Speaking and listening: Exercise 1: Give students a few minutes to make their own lists, then brainstorm ideas with the class. Write a class list on the board. • Exercise 2: Allow pairs to discuss actions to reduce waste. Discuss students’ suggestions and agree on a set of rules. These could be posted on the classroom noticeboard.
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