Supporting a paragraph with examples
A well-chosen example makes a main point concrete; explain its connection so readers can follow the argument in your paragraph.
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Writing an opinion paragraph
A clear opinion paragraph states a position, supports it with reasons and an example, and ends by returning to the main point.
Read and practiseComparing two options
A clear comparison brings together shared features and useful differences, then recommends an option for the reader’s priorities.
Read and practiseDescribing a process in writing
A clear process description guides the reader through familiar stages in order, from the first action to the final result.
Read and practiseSummarize a short article
A short summary gives the central idea and the most useful supporting details in your own words.
Read and practisePunctuating direct speech
Quotation marks set spoken words apart from a reporting clause. Practise commas, question marks and capitals in direct speech.
Read and practiseRepairing run-on sentences
Two independent clauses need a clear boundary. Separate them or join them with suitable punctuation and a linking word.
Read and practiseEscalating an unresolved complaint
A complaint that remains unresolved needs a concise account of earlier contact and a clear request for the next action.
Read and practiseMaking a proposal recommendation
A strong recommendation names an option, explains how it meets the criteria and identifies a practical next step.
Read and practisePresenting report findings objectively
Survey results and other findings become clearer when observations are separated from interpretations and their limits are stated.
Read and practiseWriting a concise executive summary
A busy reader needs the purpose, principal findings and recommendation of a report in a brief, self-contained overview.
Read and practiseBuilding a balanced written argument
Competing views deserve fair consideration before a conclusion weighs the reasons and explains the position it supports.
Read and practiseResponding to an opposing argument
An effective rebuttal represents an opposing concern accurately and answers it with a reason that addresses the actual objection.
Read and practiseQualifying claims with evidence
A cautious claim matches its strength to the evidence, distinguishes possibility from certainty and specifies the scope of a finding.
Read and practiseParaphrasing with attribution
A source’s idea can be restated in fresh wording while its author and intended degree of certainty remain clear.
Read and practiseSynthesizing ideas from sources
Two sources can answer one question together when their shared points, differences and limits remain clear to the reader.
Read and practiseDescribing chart trends
A clear chart summary highlights the main changes and comparisons, using figures and time periods accurately.
Read and practiseChoosing a register for your reader
A request to an office and a note to a friend call for different vocabulary and tone while keeping the message clear.
Read and practiseClear reference between sentences
A pronoun or a repeated noun can link sentences while making it clear exactly which person, object or event is meant.
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A new student joins the class
Mira introduces herself at her new school and meets a classmate. Follow their visit to a place where they read together.
Read and practiseThe key in the bag
Follow a search around the house and discover where Sam finally finds the missing house key.
Read and practiseA wet journey to work
Rain changes the start of Lea’s day: follow her clothing choices and morning journey to work.
Read and practiseA breakfast birthday surprise
A family breakfast brings a small surprise: identify the people, the food and the gift in the box.
Read and practiseA cat explores the garden
A bird sings above a garden cat: follow the animal’s movements and find where it goes after the bird flies away.
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