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Strategies, Seventh Edition, by John Sheridan Biays and Carol Wershoven.
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chapter 1 Writing a Paragraph
Exercise 1 Practice: Creating Questions for Brainstorming
Following are several topics. For each one, brainstorm by writing at least
four questions related to the topic that could lead you to further ideas. The
first topic is done for you.
Teaching Tip 1. topic: music videos
Groupwork: You can assign a
particular topic to several Why are music videos so popular?
Question 1: _______________________________________________________
students (or rows) and ask
them to work on it What kind of music videos are most popular?
Question 2: _______________________________________________________
collaboratively. If you assign
small groups, each group can
select its own spokesperson Who watches music videos most?
Question 3: _______________________________________________________
to share the best questions
with the rest of the class. Do people watch videos online or on TV?
Question 4: _______________________________________________________
Answers will vary. Possible 2. topic: driving
answers are shown.
What is the best part of driving?
Question 1: _______________________________________________________
What is the worst part of driving?
Question 2: _______________________________________________________
Do you know anyone who always drives too fast?
Question 3: _______________________________________________________
How do drivers cope with heavy traffic?
Question 4: _______________________________________________________
3. topic: smartphones
Why do many people want the most up-to-date smartphone?
Question 1: _______________________________________________________
Are phone bills a major expense?
Question 2: _______________________________________________________
Aside from calls, what do you use your smartphone for?
Question 3: _______________________________________________________
At what age should a child be given a smartphone?
Question 4: _______________________________________________________
Exercise 2 Practice: Finding Specific Details in Freewriting
Below are two samples of freewriting. Each is a written response to a differ-
ent topic. Read each sample, and then underline any words and phrases that
could become the focus of a paragraph.
Answers will vary. Possible Freewriting Reaction to the Topic of Summer
answers are shown.
Summer used to be summer vacation. Now I have to work in the summer, just like I work
the rest of the year. At least the days are longer in summer. Can get outdoors after
work. Can go for a walk. Jog. Do yard work or sit on the porch. Summer holidays, too.
July 4th. Labor Day. Warm weather means summer food and barbecues.
Freewriting Reaction to the Topic of Online Gaming
I love online gaming. It’s a fun way to connect with my friends as well as make new friends.
Multiplayer games are the most fun. I tell my friends when to log on. We always meet up in a
room to start. Some people say online gaming is addictive. I don’t believe it. I think it’s a way
to play without leaving the house. Online games are always available—and they are cheap!
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Exercise 3 Practice: Finding Specific Details in a List
Below are several lists of words or phrases. In each list, one item is a general
term; the others are more specific. Underline the words or phrases that are
more specific. The first list is done for you.
1. apple pie 3. English
ice cream biology
desserts academics
butterscotch pudding business management
jello computer science
chocolate brownies algebra
2. instant messaging 4. health care
e-mail prescription medicine
chat health insurance
social networking emergency room
Internet surgery
checkups
Exercise 4 Collaborate: Finding Topics Through Freewriting
The following exercise must be completed with a partner or a group. Below
are several topics. Pick one and freewrite on it for ten minutes. Then read
your freewriting to your partner or group. Ask your listener(s) to jot down
any words or phrases from your writing that could lead to a specific topic
for a paragraph.
Your listener(s) should read the jotted-down words or phrases to you.
You will be hearing a collection of specific ideas that came from your writ-
ing. As you listen, underline the words in your freewriting.
Freewriting topics (pick one):
1. A career goal
2. A disappointment
3. A childhood memory
Freewriting on (name of topic chosen): ______________________________
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to accompany
Boston Columbus Hoboken Indianapolis New York San Francisco
Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto
Delhi Mexico City São Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo
,Answer Key to accompany Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays with Writing from Reading
Strategies, Seventh Edition, by John Sheridan Biays and Carol Wershoven.
Copyright © 2016 by Pearson Education, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This publication is protected by copy-
right, and permission should be obtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction,
storage in a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise. For information regarding permissions, request forms and the
appropriate contacts within the Pearson Education Global Rights & Permissions Department, please
visit www.pearsoned.com/permissions/.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10–online–19 18 17 16 15
ISBN 10: 0-321-99134-6
www.pearsonhighered.com ISBN 13: 978-0-321-99134-8
, Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays Page 1
chapter 1 Writing a Paragraph
Exercise 1 Practice: Creating Questions for Brainstorming
Following are several topics. For each one, brainstorm by writing at least
four questions related to the topic that could lead you to further ideas. The
first topic is done for you.
Teaching Tip 1. topic: music videos
Groupwork: You can assign a
particular topic to several Why are music videos so popular?
Question 1: _______________________________________________________
students (or rows) and ask
them to work on it What kind of music videos are most popular?
Question 2: _______________________________________________________
collaboratively. If you assign
small groups, each group can
select its own spokesperson Who watches music videos most?
Question 3: _______________________________________________________
to share the best questions
with the rest of the class. Do people watch videos online or on TV?
Question 4: _______________________________________________________
Answers will vary. Possible 2. topic: driving
answers are shown.
What is the best part of driving?
Question 1: _______________________________________________________
What is the worst part of driving?
Question 2: _______________________________________________________
Do you know anyone who always drives too fast?
Question 3: _______________________________________________________
How do drivers cope with heavy traffic?
Question 4: _______________________________________________________
3. topic: smartphones
Why do many people want the most up-to-date smartphone?
Question 1: _______________________________________________________
Are phone bills a major expense?
Question 2: _______________________________________________________
Aside from calls, what do you use your smartphone for?
Question 3: _______________________________________________________
At what age should a child be given a smartphone?
Question 4: _______________________________________________________
Exercise 2 Practice: Finding Specific Details in Freewriting
Below are two samples of freewriting. Each is a written response to a differ-
ent topic. Read each sample, and then underline any words and phrases that
could become the focus of a paragraph.
Answers will vary. Possible Freewriting Reaction to the Topic of Summer
answers are shown.
Summer used to be summer vacation. Now I have to work in the summer, just like I work
the rest of the year. At least the days are longer in summer. Can get outdoors after
work. Can go for a walk. Jog. Do yard work or sit on the porch. Summer holidays, too.
July 4th. Labor Day. Warm weather means summer food and barbecues.
Freewriting Reaction to the Topic of Online Gaming
I love online gaming. It’s a fun way to connect with my friends as well as make new friends.
Multiplayer games are the most fun. I tell my friends when to log on. We always meet up in a
room to start. Some people say online gaming is addictive. I don’t believe it. I think it’s a way
to play without leaving the house. Online games are always available—and they are cheap!
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, Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays Page 2
Exercise 3 Practice: Finding Specific Details in a List
Below are several lists of words or phrases. In each list, one item is a general
term; the others are more specific. Underline the words or phrases that are
more specific. The first list is done for you.
1. apple pie 3. English
ice cream biology
desserts academics
butterscotch pudding business management
jello computer science
chocolate brownies algebra
2. instant messaging 4. health care
e-mail prescription medicine
chat health insurance
social networking emergency room
Internet surgery
checkups
Exercise 4 Collaborate: Finding Topics Through Freewriting
The following exercise must be completed with a partner or a group. Below
are several topics. Pick one and freewrite on it for ten minutes. Then read
your freewriting to your partner or group. Ask your listener(s) to jot down
any words or phrases from your writing that could lead to a specific topic
for a paragraph.
Your listener(s) should read the jotted-down words or phrases to you.
You will be hearing a collection of specific ideas that came from your writ-
ing. As you listen, underline the words in your freewriting.
Freewriting topics (pick one):
1. A career goal
2. A disappointment
3. A childhood memory
Freewriting on (name of topic chosen): ______________________________
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