The document provides exercises from a homework assignment, including writing prompts asking about family positions, favorite colors and numbers, and opinions on being a middle child, as well as examples of proper essay structure with introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The body paragraphs are shown with topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences.

1. Homework Week 1
(Page 21, Exercise 2)
2. Almost everyone in her neighborhood speaks her language, so does
not have to use English.
3. Credit cards are convenient, but they are also dangerous.
4. I did not have experience, but I tried to get a job.
5. Every time I travel, either I take a suitcase or I take a backpack.
6. My lucky number is seven, and my favorite color is red.

2. Page 23, Exercise 5.
I am the middle child in my family, (1) but I wish I were not
sometimes. My brother and sisters have an easier life than I do. My older
brother is very responsible. (2) He is like a third parent. (3) My sisters and
I have to do what he tells us if our parents are not home. He also has more
freedom than we do. He can go out on weekends and stay out late (4), but
we have to be at home by 10.00pm. While my brother has more freedom
than I do, my sisters have an easier life. They are twins (5) and they get a lot
of attention from our parents. My parents don’t often spend time with me.
(6) Instead, they spend most of their time with my sisters. Because I am not
the oldest, I do not get the extra attention either. As a result, I think the
middle child is not lucky at all.

3. Body Paragraphs

4. Essay Structure
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

5. I. Introduction
Thesis Statement
II. Body
A. Topic sentence
1. Support
2. Support
(Concluding sentence)
B. Topic sentence
1. Support
2. Support
(Concluding sentence)
C. Topic sentence
1. Support
2. Support
(Concluding sentence)
III. Conclusion

6. Is this is a good body?

7. No, because it’s too big.

8. How about this?

9. No, because there is one
huge paragraph.

10. These are good bodies, because…

11. … they have good
balance.
Think of writing about 100 words for
each paragraph and you will get have a
well-balanced body to your essay.

12. Body Paragraphs
Start each paragraph with a transition:
First,
Second,
Finally
Include two examples in each paragraphs
Link the examples with words like:
Also, In addition, Moreover,
Furthermore, Then

13. Body Paragraph 1
First of all, Starbucks is very convenient. You can
find a Starbucks near most major stations and in most
shopping areas. On your way to work, you can pick up
your morning coffee to go. Starbucks even sells special
types of thermos for people who like to keep their
drinks hot or cold longer. Also, when you are out with
friends you can find a comfortable place to take a
break. In fact, Starbucks is a good meeting place,
because most people know where the Starbucks is at a
station. You can have a coffee while you wait.
Starbucks is located for convenience.

14. Body Paragraph 2
Second, it has a variety of beverages and coffee beans for
sale. You can chose from at least six hot drinks, which include
coffee, tea and milk drinks. If you don’t drink milk, you can have
a soy milk drink. During the warm months, you can buy a
Frappucinno or iced tea and coffee. In Japan, Starbucks sells a
Macha Frappucinno, which was especially designed for the
Japanese market. For both hot and cold drinks you can ask for
extras to create a drink that suits your taste. Furthermore, for
people who like to make coffee at home, Starbucks sells coffee
beans from around the world. You can buy beans from
Indonesia, Jamaica or Africa and brew good coffee at home. You
can always find the drink that suits your taste and mood from
Starbucks’ wide variety.

15. Body Paragraph 3
Finally, the service at Starbucks is professional and
courteous. The staff are trained in not only serving
drinks, but also the different tastes in coffee. When you
enter a Starbucks shop you will see the staff wearing a
green or black apron. The black apron signifies that
they are baristas and know how to make drinks. In
addition to knowing their products, Starbucks’ staff
are required to greet customers warmly and to keep the
shop neat and tidy at all times. The professional and
courteous service of the staff helps create a comfortable
atmosphere to relax and enjoy your time.

16. Some writing tips
At the start of a sentence…
Don’t use Use
But, However,
And, Also, In addition,
Moreover,
So, Consequently,

17. Conclusion
Summarizes the ideas of your Thesis
Statement

18. Starbucks Essay
Thesis Statement:
Starbucks is the best coffee shop in Tokyo.
Three main ideas:
1. Convenience
2. Variety of beverages
3. Excellent service

19. Conclusion based on Thesis
Statement
In Tokyo it is easy to find somewhere to
have a coffee, but only one coffee chain offers
convenience, a wide variety of beverages, and
excellent service. The best place for coffee in
Tokyo is Starbucks. There are over 900
Starbucks stores in Tokyo so you don’t have to
look too far to find one.

20. Homework
 Page 40, Exercise 4
 Page 41, Exercise 5
 Page 44, Exercise 2
 Page 45/46, Exercise 3 A