English language learners: This is a seven-slide presentation with a few steps and an example to help you revisit information on description paragraph structure, so you can apply the information in our Module III tasks (RZP - March 2020).

1. Paragraph Structure
Description
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Created by: RZP
Topic: Paragraph Structure - Description OER
Audience: English language learners
Date: March 2020 Images: courtesy of ClipArt
Prewriting
-Brainstorming
-Graphic Representation
-Concept Map
-Visualization
Writing
-Topic Sentence
-Introduction
-Body
-Conclusion
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2. Prewriting
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Brainstorming
Outline
Introduction
Thesis statement
Body
Paragraph 1:
Topic sentence
Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence
Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence
Conclusion
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Body – paragraph 1
Body – paragraph 2
Body - paragraph 3
Introduction
Thesis statement
Conclusion
Restate thesis
Graphic organizer

3. Writing
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Thesis Statement / Topic Sentence
o Raising children nowadays presents many challenges for
parents and caregivers.
o There are many advantages for parents and caregivers raising
children in the 21st century.
o Raising children nowadays involves the use of various
technologies.
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Source: Adapted from sample essay by GP

4. Writing
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Introduction
Every generation of parents faces challenges raising their
children. However, it seems that as life gets more complicated,
so too does raising children. Today, for instance, we live in a
fast-paced world where there are many distractions, many
forms of entertainment, and a lot of pressures on children.
Consequently, our children may grow up lacking the maturity
required to deal with their many issues. Clearly, raising
children nowadays presents many challenges for parents and
caregivers
4Source: Adapted from sample essay by GP

5. Writing
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Body
Paragraph 1 – first challenge
One of the biggest challenges that parents face in the raising of children today is the
Internet.
Paragraph 2 – second challenge
Another challenge that parents and caregivers face today is the pressure for their children
to succeed both in school and in extra-curricular activities.
Paragraph 3 – third challenge
Adding to the challenges faced by parents today is a radical change in attitudes regarding
discipline compared to the past.
5Source: Adapted from sample essay by GP

6. Writing
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Conclusion
Clearly, raising children today is more challenging than it was in the past.
Parents nowadays are required to deal with many factors that their parents
did not have to, such as the Internet, intense pressure for their children to
succeed, and changes in attitudes and behaviours regarding parenting.
Children are now computer literate, more aware of their choices, and less
intimidated by authority, making it even more challenging for parents and
caregivers to raise them properly. Parents really need to ask themselves what
boundaries to set for their children regarding the use of the Internet, how
much pressure to place upon their children, and how much discipline to instill
from an early age. In doing so, parents may be able to provide the right dose
of stimulation, discipline, and freedom required for children to grow as
responsible individuals and have fulfilling lives as adults. 6
Source: Adapted from sample essay by GP

7. Paragraph Structure
Description
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7Images: courtesy of ClipArt
Created by: RZP
Topic: Paragraph Structure - Description OER
Audience: English language learners
Date: March 2020