The document summarizes homework assignments from pages 21 and 23. It includes 6 short exercises asking about language use, credit cards, job experiences, travel preferences, lucky numbers and favorite colors. It then discusses a longer reading passage about a child who feels they have it harder as the middle child compared to their older and younger siblings.

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. The Introduction
Writing IV
Week 2

4. Essay Structure
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

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

6. Parts of the Introduction
 Hook
 Comments/Background
 Thesis Statement

7. Hook
 The first line in your essay.
 Catches the reader’s attention with:
 A question
 A statement
 A story

8. Question
Have you ever seen a really beautiful woman?

9. Statement
A recent survey in Japan said that most
Japanese women want to marry someone
like Osamu Mukai.

10. A story
On my tenth birthday, my father asked
me what was my favorite color. After I said
red, he told me to go into the garage.
There, I saw a brand new red bicycle.

11. Comments/Background
I can make you rich.
Just sign this contract.

12. Don’t sign anything!
You don’t know anything about this guy.
Is he a successful businessman?
Is he rich?
How has he made other people rich?
Where has he worked before?
Do a background check, first!

13. Putting it together
 Topic: The high cost of living in Tokyo.
 Hook:
Can you imagine how much a single day can cost you if you
live in Shibuya, Tokyo?
 Comments/Background:
Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world. The prices
of things in Tokyo are much higher than in any other part of Japan.
Many people living in Tokyo have a difficult time paying for their
lifestyles.
 Thesis Statement:
Tokyo definitely is one of the most expensive cities
for many reasons.

14. Tokyo is Expensive
Can you imagine how much a single day can
cost you if you live in Shibuya, Tokyo? Tokyo is one
of the most expensive cities in the world. The prices
of things in Tokyo are much higher than in any other
part of Japan. Many people living in Tokyo have a
difficult time paying for their lifestyles. Tokyo
definitely is one of the most expensive cities for
many reasons.

15. Tennis club

16. Don’t you feel bugged when bugs bite?
Do you want a good night’s sleep?
Do you want to see a cellphone with 3D?
One hundred sushi chefs said Ayataka
really matches the taste of sushi.
Can you get up early in the morning?
Did you sleep soundly last night?