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Elements of a Paragraph & Essay
Topic Sentences
Examples of effective topic sentences written by ESL students: First, you can see obvious differences between eating at home and eating in  a restaurant. True love is not extinct American people are proud of their country. The U.S. is a great country to live in, but there is a very big problem: low quality of  life. Even though I have been teaching for 30 years, it is still a difficult job. In addition, the U.S. and Colombia have different customs. Your working environment can affect the way you concentrate. Restaurants differ from cafes because in various aspects. In all my days as a student, I have never chosen for myself what I wanted to do. Examples of ineffective topic sentences: I was a teacher in Korea. Colombia and the U.S. are two different countries. In New York you can go to many different restaurants or parks. Scientific studies have examined the relationship between coffee consumption and medical conditions. First of all I want to give a significant example of how television programs lead to violence. My sister is the most important person in my life, but she is not only my sister, she is also my friend, my shoulder, my teacher and my example to follow There are many reasons why my mother is the person who has most influenced my life, but now I will just mention some. Now, there are so many endangered species in the world
The small town of Kearny, NJ has a diverse population .  Early in the 1900s it used to be a primarily Scottish and Irish town.  As time passed, more Europeans came to Kearny, Portuguese and Italian, for instance.  Then, in the late 1970s through the early 1980s, a high influx of Latin Americans first made their arrival into town.  These immigrants were predominantly Peruvian, but there was a healthy share of Ecuadorians, Colombians and Brazilians.  Presently, the town is comprised of 75% white Europeans and 25% Latin Americans.  There is also a small percentage of African-Americans, Indians, and Chinese residing in Kearny.  38% of the people are foreign-born and roughly 20% of those own their own business.  All in all, the town of Kearny is represented by more than 20 different nationalities from more than 5 continents, definitely a melting pot.
Although I’ve lived in many cramped apartments, one particular apartment really stands out.   One of the reasons that it was cramped was because so many people lived there.  All in all, we were 6 people.  Besides myself, there were also my father, my three brothers, and my sister.  However, there were actually as many animals as people!  Six cats, and one lazy yellow labrador.  You could imagine there was hardly a space to walk.  As soon as you entered the apartment, you found yourself in a cell-like foyer; halved on one side by a walk-in closet, and on the other side by a couch functioning as a make-shift bed.  My sister slept there.  You squeezed your way through the foyer and into the living room.  The living room, actually, was quite open-spaced.  Five windows outlined the perimeter.  A couch was against the east wall and a too large for the room entertainment unit was placed on the opposite wall.  The northern wall was home to a similarly over-sized computer desk on one side, and a gargantuan antique china cabinet on the other side.  The southern wall was quite picaresque as two of the windows gave a nice view down the street.  However, with everyone having to congregate in that one room—animals included—it left little room to maneuver.  Even more so come night with everyone sleeping on the floor, inches between them, wrapped in blankets like tightly compacted tv dinners.  In summary, this was the most invasive apartment I’ve ever lived in.
Making running a part of your lifestyle can bring you both physical and psychological benefits .  First of all, running just three times a week at a slow pace for 45 minutes  helps you to lose weight .  You need to burn at least 500 calories to lose one pound of weight, something that can be done with 45 minutes of slow running. Second, daily running  improves your cardiovascular health  leaving you less susceptible to a heart attack or stroke in the future.  Another physical benefit is an increase in  leg strength .  As you run, you build the muscles in your calves and thighs.  Besides the physical benefits, there are noticeable psychological benefits, such as a  general feeling of well-being and alleviation of depression .  Many runners also report feeling a  runner’s high , which sets in when endorphins from the brain are released as a cause of running, giving one a sense of euphoria.  In conclusion, there are a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to be had from running.
Supporting Sentences
The small town of Kearny, NJ has a diverse population.  Early in the  1900s  it used to be a primarily  Scottish  and Irish town.  As time passed, more  Europeans came to Kearny ,  Portuguese and Italian,  for instance.  Then, in the late  1970s  through the early  1980s , a high influx of  Latin Americans  first made their arrival into town.  These immigrants were predominantly  Peruvian , but there was a healthy share of  Ecuadorians, Colombians and Brazilians .  Presently, the town is comprised of  75%  white Europeans and  25%  Latin Americans.  There is also a small percentage of  African-Americans , Indians, and Chinese residing in Kearny.  38%  of the people are foreign-born and roughly  20%  of those own their own business.  All in all, the town of Kearny is represented by more than  20 different nationalities  from more than  5 continents , definitely a melting pot.
Although I’ve lived in many cramped apartments, one particular apartment really stands out.  One of the reasons that it was cramped was because so many people lived there.  All in all, we were  6 people .  Besides myself, there were also  my father, my three brothers, and my sister .  However, there were actually as many  animals as people !  Six cats, and one lazy yellow labrador .  You could imagine there was hardly a space to walk.  As soon as you entered the apartment, you found yourself in a  cell-like foyer ; halved on one side by a  walk-in closet , and on the other side by a  couch functioning as a make-shift bed .  My sister slept there.  You squeezed your way through the foyer and into the living room.  The living room, actually, was quite open-spaced.  Five windows outlined the perimeter.  A couch was against the east wall  and a too large for the room entertainment unit was placed on the opposite wall.  The northern wall was home to a similarly over-sized computer desk on one side, and a  gargantuan antique china cabinet  on the other side.  The southern wall was quite picaresque as two of the windows gave a nice view down the street.  However, with everyone having to congregate in that one room—animals included—it left little room to maneuver.  Even more so come night with everyone sleeping on the floor,  inches between them , wrapped in blankets like tightly compacted tv dinners.  In summary, this was the most invasive apartment I’ve ever lived in.
Making running a part of your lifestyle can bring you both physical and psychological benefits.  First of all, running just three times a week at a slow pace for 45 minutes  helps you to lose weight .  You need to burn at least  500 calories to lose one pound of weight , something that can be done with 45 minutes of slow running. Second, daily running  improves your cardiovascular health  leaving you less susceptible to a heart attack or stroke in the future.  Another physical benefit is an increase in  leg strength .  As you run, you build the muscles in your  calves and thighs .  Besides the physical benefits, there are noticeable psychological benefits, such as a  general feeling of well-being and alleviation of depression .  Many runners also report feeling  a  runner’s high , which sets in when  endorphins from the brain are released  as a cause of running, giving one a sense of euphoria.  In conclusion, there are a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to be had from running
Unity All sentences relate directly to the topic sentences main idea and discuss only this one idea throughout the paragraph All supporting sentences directly explain or prove the main idea
My first day in America was horrible My country is a great place to be. I love America I lost my visa The day before I left my country my girlfriend broke up with me I couldn’t understand the language I didn’t know anyone All I could think about was my girlfriend Video games negatively affect children Playing video games produces good hand-eye coordination Playing video games strengthens the thumb muscles Video games keep the children in the house rather than having them socialize outside Video games make kids not want to study Even though video games have a lot of negative effects, there are some positive ones . It’s easy to make a caipirinha if you follow these steps Buy some cachaça A caipirinha is a typical Brazilian drink Mix some limes and a lot of sugar with the cachaça A caipirinha costs 8.00 Shake it very well You must shake all mixed drinks very well
Cohesion Key Word Repetition & Substitute Transition signals Logical Organization
Key Word Repetition/Substitution
The small  town of Kearny , NJ has a diverse  population .  Early in the 1900s  it  used to be a primarily Scottish and Irish town.  As time passed, more Europeans came to  Kearny , Portuguese and Italian, for instance.  Then, in the late 1970s through the early 1980s, a high influx of Latin Americans first made their arrival into  town .  These  immigrants  were predominantly Peruvian, but there was a healthy share of Ecuadorians, Colombians and Brazilians.  Presently, the  town  is comprised of 75% white Europeans and 25% Latin Americans.  There is also a small percentage of African-Americans, Indians, and Chinese residing in  Kearny.   38% of the people are  foreign-born  and roughly 20% of those own their own business.  All in all,  the town of Kearny  is represented by more than 20 different nationalities from more than 5 continents, definitely a melting pot.
Although I’ve lived in many cramped  apartments , one particular  apartment  really stands out.  One of the reasons that  it  was cramped was because so many people lived  there .  All in all, we were 6 people.  Besides myself, there were also my father, my three brothers, and my sister.  However, there were actually as many animals as people!  Six cats, and one lazy yellow labrador.  You could imagine there was hardly a space to walk.  As soon as you entered the  apartment , you found yourself in a cell-like foyer; halved on one side by a walk-in closet, and on the other side by a couch functioning as a make-shift bed.  My sister slept there.  You squeezed your way through the foyer and into the living room.  The living room, actually, was quite open-spaced.  Five windows outlined the perimeter.  A couch was against the east wall and a too large for the room entertainment unit was place on the opposite wall.  The northern wall was home to a similarly over-sized computer desk on one side, and a gargantuan antique china cabinet on the other side.  The southern wall was quite picaresque as two of the windows gave a nice view down the street.  Although, with everyone having to congregate in that one room—animals included—it left little room to maneuver.  Even more so come night with everyone sleeping on the floor, inches between them, wrapped in blankets like tightly compacted tv dinners. In summary, this was the most invasive  apartment  I’ve ever lived in.
Making  running  a part of your lifestyle can bring you both physical and psychological benefits.  First of all,  running  just three times at a slow pace for 45 minutes helps you to lose weight.  You need to burn at least 500 calories to lose one pound of weight, something that can be done with 45 minutes of  slow running . Second,  daily running  improves your cardiovascular health leaving you less susceptible to a heart attack or stroke in the future.  Another physical benefit is an increase in leg strength.  As you  run , you build the muscles in your calves and thighs.  Besides the physical benefits, there are noticeable psychological benefits, such as a general feeling of well-being and alleviation of depression.  Many  runners  also report feeling a runner’s high, which sets in when endorphins from the brain are released as a cause of  running , giving one a sense of euphoria.  In conclusion, there are a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to be had from  running .
Transition Signals
Making running a part of your lifestyle can bring you both physical  and  psychological benefits .  First of all , running just three times at a slow pace for 45 minutes helps you to lose weight.  You need to burn at least 500 calories to lose one pound of weight, something that can be done with 45 minutes of slow running.  Second,  daily running improves your cardiovascular health leaving you less susceptible to a heart attack or stroke in the future.  Another physical benefit  is an increase in leg strength.  As you run, you build the muscles in your calves and thighs.  Besides the physical benefits , there are noticeable psychological benefits,  such as  a general feeling of well-being and alleviation of depression.  Many runners  also  report feeling a runner’s high, which sets in when endorphins from the brain are released as a cause of running, giving one a sense of euphoria.  In conclusion , there are a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to be had from running
The small town of Kearny, NJ has a diverse population .  Early  in the 1900s it used to be a primarily Scottish and Irish town.  As time   passed,  more Eupopeans came to Kearny, Portuguese  and  Italian,  for instance .  Then , in the late 1970s through the early 1980s, a high influx of Latin Americans first made their arrival into town.  These immigrants were predominantly Peruvian,  but  there was a healthy share of Ecuadorians, Colombians and Brazilians.  Presently , the town is comprised of 75% white Europeans and 25% Latin Americans.  There is also a small percentage of African-Americans, Indians, and Chinese residing in Kearny.  38% of the people are foreign-born and roughly 20% of those own their own business.  All in all , the town of Kearny is represented by more than 20 different nationalities from more than 5 continents, definitely a melting pot.
Although I’ve lived in many cramped apartments, one particular apartment really stands out.  One of the reasons that it was cramped was because so many people lived there.  All in all , we were 6 people.  Besides myself , there were also my father, my three brothers, and my sister.   However , there were actually as many animals as people!  Six cats, and one lazy yellow labrador.  You could imagine there was hardly a space to walk.  As soon as you entered the apartment, you found yourself in a cell-like foyer; halved on one side by a walk-in closet, and on the other side by a couch functioning as a make-shift bed.  My sister slept there.  You squeezed your way through the foyer and into the living room.  The living room,  actually , was quite open-spaced.  Five windows outlined the perimeter.  A couch was against the east wall and a too large for the room entertainment unit was place on the opposite wall.  The northern wall was home to a similarly over-sized computer desk on one side, and a gargantuan antique china cabinet on the other side.  The southern wall was quite picaresque as two of the windows gave a nice view down the street.  Although , with everyone having to congregate in that one room—animals included—it left little room to maneuver.  Even more so come night with everyone sleeping on the floor, inches between them, wrapped in blankets like tightly compacted tv dinners.  In summary , this was the most invasive apartment I’ve ever lived in.
Logical Organization
Making running a part of your lifestyle can bring you both physical and psychological benefits.  First of all, running just three times at a slow pace for 45 minutes helps you to lose weight.  You need to burn at least 500 calories to lose one pound of weight, something that can be done with 45 minutes of slow running. Second, daily running improves your cardiovascular health leaving you less susceptible to a heart attack or stroke in the future.  Another physical benefit is an increase in leg strength.  As you run, you build the muscles in your calves and thighs.  Besides the physical benefits, there are noticeable psychological benefits, such as a general feeling of well-being and alleviation of depression.  Many runners also report feeling a runner’s high, which sets in when endorphins from the brain are released as a cause of running, giving one a sense of euphoria.  In conclusion, there are a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to be had from running  physical psychological
Although I’ve lived in many cramped apartments, one particular apartment really stands out.  One of the reasons that it was cramped was because so many people lived there.  All in all, we were 6 people.  Besides myself, there were also my father, my three brothers, and my sister.  However, there were actually as many animals as people!  Six cats, and one lazy yellow labrador.  You could imagine there was hardly a space to walk.  As soon as you entered the apartment , you found yourself in a cell-like foyer; halved on one side by a walk-in closet, and on the other side by a couch functioning as a make-shift bed.  My sister slept there.  You squeezed your way through the foyer and into the living room.  The living room, actually, was quite open-spaced.  Five windows outlined the perimeter.  A couch was against  the east wall  and a too large for the room entertainment unit was placed on the opposite wall.  The northern wall  was home to a similarly over-sized computer desk on one side, and a gargantuan antique china cabinet on the other side.  The southern wall  was quite picaresque as two of the windows gave a nice view down the street.  However, with everyone having to congregate in that one room—animals included—it left little room to maneuver.  Even more so come night with everyone sleeping on the floor, inches between them, wrapped in blankets like tightly compacted tv dinners. In summary, this was the most invasive apartment I’ve ever lived in . Inhabitants Layout
The small town of Kearny, NJ has a diverse population.  Early in the  1900s  it used to be a primarily Scottish and Irish town.  As time passed, more Europeans came to Kearny, Portuguese and Italian, for instance.  Then, in the late  1970s  through the early  1980s ,  a high influx of Latin Americans first made their arrival into town.  These immigrants were predominantly Peruvian, but there was a healthy share of Ecuadorians, Colombians and Brazilians.  Presently ,  the town is comprised of 75% white Europeans and 25% Latin Americans.  There is also a small percentage of African-Americans, Indians, and Chinese residing in Kearny.  38% of the people are foreign-born and roughly 20% of those own their own business.  All in all, the town of Kearny is represented by more than 20 different nationalities from more than 5 continents, definitely a melting pot.  Chronological order
Essay Introductions Unique story Humorous story Interesting statistics General Information
Unique or Dramatic Story First the windows began to rattle.  Then the floor beneath our feet began to move.  A moment later, the light fixture above the dining table began to swing back and forth, and we heard glass breaking, walls cracking, and books and other objects falling to the floor.  We had just experienced a 6.1 earthquake.  It had lasted less than a minute, but the damage was terrible.  This earthquake made it clear to our family that we needed to prepare better for the next one.
Interesting Statistics On average, a male college graduate earns about 800,000 more during his lifetime than a male high school graduate, and a female college graduate earns about 600,000 more than a female high school graduate.  What’s more, high school graduates are becoming twice as likely as college students to become unemployed.  It is clear that a college education brings good financial rewards, but there are other benefits as well.  A college education is a good investment for four reasons .
General Information Historical Background The Pilgrims who arrived in Massachusetts in 1620 came to find religious freedom.  In the 17th century and 18th centuries, large members of African men and women were brought as slaves to work on plantations in the South.  Immigrants from northern and southern Europe came in the early 19th century to escape poor economic conditions.  Later in the same century, the first immigrants from China came as contract laborers to build the railroads connecting East and West.  In the century just past, political and economic refugees arrived from Vietnam, Eastern Europe and Latin America.  Indeed, immigrants gave come to the U.S. from many different parts of the world, and they have come for different reasons.  Their ability to adjust to life in their adopted land has depended on several factors.
Thesis Statements Last sentence of the introduction States the main idea of the entire essay Is not an announcement of your intentions
Essay Conclusions Offer a piece of advice Summarize important information Offer a warning Offer a prediction

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Elements And Types Of Paragraphs

  • 1. Elements of a Paragraph & Essay
  • 3. Examples of effective topic sentences written by ESL students: First, you can see obvious differences between eating at home and eating in a restaurant. True love is not extinct American people are proud of their country. The U.S. is a great country to live in, but there is a very big problem: low quality of life. Even though I have been teaching for 30 years, it is still a difficult job. In addition, the U.S. and Colombia have different customs. Your working environment can affect the way you concentrate. Restaurants differ from cafes because in various aspects. In all my days as a student, I have never chosen for myself what I wanted to do. Examples of ineffective topic sentences: I was a teacher in Korea. Colombia and the U.S. are two different countries. In New York you can go to many different restaurants or parks. Scientific studies have examined the relationship between coffee consumption and medical conditions. First of all I want to give a significant example of how television programs lead to violence. My sister is the most important person in my life, but she is not only my sister, she is also my friend, my shoulder, my teacher and my example to follow There are many reasons why my mother is the person who has most influenced my life, but now I will just mention some. Now, there are so many endangered species in the world
  • 4. The small town of Kearny, NJ has a diverse population . Early in the 1900s it used to be a primarily Scottish and Irish town. As time passed, more Europeans came to Kearny, Portuguese and Italian, for instance. Then, in the late 1970s through the early 1980s, a high influx of Latin Americans first made their arrival into town. These immigrants were predominantly Peruvian, but there was a healthy share of Ecuadorians, Colombians and Brazilians. Presently, the town is comprised of 75% white Europeans and 25% Latin Americans. There is also a small percentage of African-Americans, Indians, and Chinese residing in Kearny. 38% of the people are foreign-born and roughly 20% of those own their own business. All in all, the town of Kearny is represented by more than 20 different nationalities from more than 5 continents, definitely a melting pot.
  • 5. Although I’ve lived in many cramped apartments, one particular apartment really stands out. One of the reasons that it was cramped was because so many people lived there. All in all, we were 6 people. Besides myself, there were also my father, my three brothers, and my sister. However, there were actually as many animals as people! Six cats, and one lazy yellow labrador. You could imagine there was hardly a space to walk. As soon as you entered the apartment, you found yourself in a cell-like foyer; halved on one side by a walk-in closet, and on the other side by a couch functioning as a make-shift bed. My sister slept there. You squeezed your way through the foyer and into the living room. The living room, actually, was quite open-spaced. Five windows outlined the perimeter. A couch was against the east wall and a too large for the room entertainment unit was placed on the opposite wall. The northern wall was home to a similarly over-sized computer desk on one side, and a gargantuan antique china cabinet on the other side. The southern wall was quite picaresque as two of the windows gave a nice view down the street. However, with everyone having to congregate in that one room—animals included—it left little room to maneuver. Even more so come night with everyone sleeping on the floor, inches between them, wrapped in blankets like tightly compacted tv dinners. In summary, this was the most invasive apartment I’ve ever lived in.
  • 6. Making running a part of your lifestyle can bring you both physical and psychological benefits . First of all, running just three times a week at a slow pace for 45 minutes helps you to lose weight . You need to burn at least 500 calories to lose one pound of weight, something that can be done with 45 minutes of slow running. Second, daily running improves your cardiovascular health leaving you less susceptible to a heart attack or stroke in the future. Another physical benefit is an increase in leg strength . As you run, you build the muscles in your calves and thighs. Besides the physical benefits, there are noticeable psychological benefits, such as a general feeling of well-being and alleviation of depression . Many runners also report feeling a runner’s high , which sets in when endorphins from the brain are released as a cause of running, giving one a sense of euphoria. In conclusion, there are a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to be had from running.
  • 8. The small town of Kearny, NJ has a diverse population. Early in the 1900s it used to be a primarily Scottish and Irish town. As time passed, more Europeans came to Kearny , Portuguese and Italian, for instance. Then, in the late 1970s through the early 1980s , a high influx of Latin Americans first made their arrival into town. These immigrants were predominantly Peruvian , but there was a healthy share of Ecuadorians, Colombians and Brazilians . Presently, the town is comprised of 75% white Europeans and 25% Latin Americans. There is also a small percentage of African-Americans , Indians, and Chinese residing in Kearny. 38% of the people are foreign-born and roughly 20% of those own their own business. All in all, the town of Kearny is represented by more than 20 different nationalities from more than 5 continents , definitely a melting pot.
  • 9. Although I’ve lived in many cramped apartments, one particular apartment really stands out. One of the reasons that it was cramped was because so many people lived there. All in all, we were 6 people . Besides myself, there were also my father, my three brothers, and my sister . However, there were actually as many animals as people ! Six cats, and one lazy yellow labrador . You could imagine there was hardly a space to walk. As soon as you entered the apartment, you found yourself in a cell-like foyer ; halved on one side by a walk-in closet , and on the other side by a couch functioning as a make-shift bed . My sister slept there. You squeezed your way through the foyer and into the living room. The living room, actually, was quite open-spaced. Five windows outlined the perimeter. A couch was against the east wall and a too large for the room entertainment unit was placed on the opposite wall. The northern wall was home to a similarly over-sized computer desk on one side, and a gargantuan antique china cabinet on the other side. The southern wall was quite picaresque as two of the windows gave a nice view down the street. However, with everyone having to congregate in that one room—animals included—it left little room to maneuver. Even more so come night with everyone sleeping on the floor, inches between them , wrapped in blankets like tightly compacted tv dinners. In summary, this was the most invasive apartment I’ve ever lived in.
  • 10. Making running a part of your lifestyle can bring you both physical and psychological benefits. First of all, running just three times a week at a slow pace for 45 minutes helps you to lose weight . You need to burn at least 500 calories to lose one pound of weight , something that can be done with 45 minutes of slow running. Second, daily running improves your cardiovascular health leaving you less susceptible to a heart attack or stroke in the future. Another physical benefit is an increase in leg strength . As you run, you build the muscles in your calves and thighs . Besides the physical benefits, there are noticeable psychological benefits, such as a general feeling of well-being and alleviation of depression . Many runners also report feeling a runner’s high , which sets in when endorphins from the brain are released as a cause of running, giving one a sense of euphoria. In conclusion, there are a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to be had from running
  • 11. Unity All sentences relate directly to the topic sentences main idea and discuss only this one idea throughout the paragraph All supporting sentences directly explain or prove the main idea
  • 12. My first day in America was horrible My country is a great place to be. I love America I lost my visa The day before I left my country my girlfriend broke up with me I couldn’t understand the language I didn’t know anyone All I could think about was my girlfriend Video games negatively affect children Playing video games produces good hand-eye coordination Playing video games strengthens the thumb muscles Video games keep the children in the house rather than having them socialize outside Video games make kids not want to study Even though video games have a lot of negative effects, there are some positive ones . It’s easy to make a caipirinha if you follow these steps Buy some cachaça A caipirinha is a typical Brazilian drink Mix some limes and a lot of sugar with the cachaça A caipirinha costs 8.00 Shake it very well You must shake all mixed drinks very well
  • 13. Cohesion Key Word Repetition & Substitute Transition signals Logical Organization
  • 15. The small town of Kearny , NJ has a diverse population . Early in the 1900s it used to be a primarily Scottish and Irish town. As time passed, more Europeans came to Kearny , Portuguese and Italian, for instance. Then, in the late 1970s through the early 1980s, a high influx of Latin Americans first made their arrival into town . These immigrants were predominantly Peruvian, but there was a healthy share of Ecuadorians, Colombians and Brazilians. Presently, the town is comprised of 75% white Europeans and 25% Latin Americans. There is also a small percentage of African-Americans, Indians, and Chinese residing in Kearny. 38% of the people are foreign-born and roughly 20% of those own their own business. All in all, the town of Kearny is represented by more than 20 different nationalities from more than 5 continents, definitely a melting pot.
  • 16. Although I’ve lived in many cramped apartments , one particular apartment really stands out. One of the reasons that it was cramped was because so many people lived there . All in all, we were 6 people. Besides myself, there were also my father, my three brothers, and my sister. However, there were actually as many animals as people! Six cats, and one lazy yellow labrador. You could imagine there was hardly a space to walk. As soon as you entered the apartment , you found yourself in a cell-like foyer; halved on one side by a walk-in closet, and on the other side by a couch functioning as a make-shift bed. My sister slept there. You squeezed your way through the foyer and into the living room. The living room, actually, was quite open-spaced. Five windows outlined the perimeter. A couch was against the east wall and a too large for the room entertainment unit was place on the opposite wall. The northern wall was home to a similarly over-sized computer desk on one side, and a gargantuan antique china cabinet on the other side. The southern wall was quite picaresque as two of the windows gave a nice view down the street. Although, with everyone having to congregate in that one room—animals included—it left little room to maneuver. Even more so come night with everyone sleeping on the floor, inches between them, wrapped in blankets like tightly compacted tv dinners. In summary, this was the most invasive apartment I’ve ever lived in.
  • 17. Making running a part of your lifestyle can bring you both physical and psychological benefits. First of all, running just three times at a slow pace for 45 minutes helps you to lose weight. You need to burn at least 500 calories to lose one pound of weight, something that can be done with 45 minutes of slow running . Second, daily running improves your cardiovascular health leaving you less susceptible to a heart attack or stroke in the future. Another physical benefit is an increase in leg strength. As you run , you build the muscles in your calves and thighs. Besides the physical benefits, there are noticeable psychological benefits, such as a general feeling of well-being and alleviation of depression. Many runners also report feeling a runner’s high, which sets in when endorphins from the brain are released as a cause of running , giving one a sense of euphoria. In conclusion, there are a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to be had from running .
  • 19. Making running a part of your lifestyle can bring you both physical and psychological benefits . First of all , running just three times at a slow pace for 45 minutes helps you to lose weight. You need to burn at least 500 calories to lose one pound of weight, something that can be done with 45 minutes of slow running. Second, daily running improves your cardiovascular health leaving you less susceptible to a heart attack or stroke in the future. Another physical benefit is an increase in leg strength. As you run, you build the muscles in your calves and thighs. Besides the physical benefits , there are noticeable psychological benefits, such as a general feeling of well-being and alleviation of depression. Many runners also report feeling a runner’s high, which sets in when endorphins from the brain are released as a cause of running, giving one a sense of euphoria. In conclusion , there are a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to be had from running
  • 20. The small town of Kearny, NJ has a diverse population . Early in the 1900s it used to be a primarily Scottish and Irish town. As time passed, more Eupopeans came to Kearny, Portuguese and Italian, for instance . Then , in the late 1970s through the early 1980s, a high influx of Latin Americans first made their arrival into town. These immigrants were predominantly Peruvian, but there was a healthy share of Ecuadorians, Colombians and Brazilians. Presently , the town is comprised of 75% white Europeans and 25% Latin Americans. There is also a small percentage of African-Americans, Indians, and Chinese residing in Kearny. 38% of the people are foreign-born and roughly 20% of those own their own business. All in all , the town of Kearny is represented by more than 20 different nationalities from more than 5 continents, definitely a melting pot.
  • 21. Although I’ve lived in many cramped apartments, one particular apartment really stands out. One of the reasons that it was cramped was because so many people lived there. All in all , we were 6 people. Besides myself , there were also my father, my three brothers, and my sister. However , there were actually as many animals as people! Six cats, and one lazy yellow labrador. You could imagine there was hardly a space to walk. As soon as you entered the apartment, you found yourself in a cell-like foyer; halved on one side by a walk-in closet, and on the other side by a couch functioning as a make-shift bed. My sister slept there. You squeezed your way through the foyer and into the living room. The living room, actually , was quite open-spaced. Five windows outlined the perimeter. A couch was against the east wall and a too large for the room entertainment unit was place on the opposite wall. The northern wall was home to a similarly over-sized computer desk on one side, and a gargantuan antique china cabinet on the other side. The southern wall was quite picaresque as two of the windows gave a nice view down the street. Although , with everyone having to congregate in that one room—animals included—it left little room to maneuver. Even more so come night with everyone sleeping on the floor, inches between them, wrapped in blankets like tightly compacted tv dinners. In summary , this was the most invasive apartment I’ve ever lived in.
  • 23. Making running a part of your lifestyle can bring you both physical and psychological benefits. First of all, running just three times at a slow pace for 45 minutes helps you to lose weight. You need to burn at least 500 calories to lose one pound of weight, something that can be done with 45 minutes of slow running. Second, daily running improves your cardiovascular health leaving you less susceptible to a heart attack or stroke in the future. Another physical benefit is an increase in leg strength. As you run, you build the muscles in your calves and thighs. Besides the physical benefits, there are noticeable psychological benefits, such as a general feeling of well-being and alleviation of depression. Many runners also report feeling a runner’s high, which sets in when endorphins from the brain are released as a cause of running, giving one a sense of euphoria. In conclusion, there are a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to be had from running physical psychological
  • 24. Although I’ve lived in many cramped apartments, one particular apartment really stands out. One of the reasons that it was cramped was because so many people lived there. All in all, we were 6 people. Besides myself, there were also my father, my three brothers, and my sister. However, there were actually as many animals as people! Six cats, and one lazy yellow labrador. You could imagine there was hardly a space to walk. As soon as you entered the apartment , you found yourself in a cell-like foyer; halved on one side by a walk-in closet, and on the other side by a couch functioning as a make-shift bed. My sister slept there. You squeezed your way through the foyer and into the living room. The living room, actually, was quite open-spaced. Five windows outlined the perimeter. A couch was against the east wall and a too large for the room entertainment unit was placed on the opposite wall. The northern wall was home to a similarly over-sized computer desk on one side, and a gargantuan antique china cabinet on the other side. The southern wall was quite picaresque as two of the windows gave a nice view down the street. However, with everyone having to congregate in that one room—animals included—it left little room to maneuver. Even more so come night with everyone sleeping on the floor, inches between them, wrapped in blankets like tightly compacted tv dinners. In summary, this was the most invasive apartment I’ve ever lived in . Inhabitants Layout
  • 25. The small town of Kearny, NJ has a diverse population. Early in the 1900s it used to be a primarily Scottish and Irish town. As time passed, more Europeans came to Kearny, Portuguese and Italian, for instance. Then, in the late 1970s through the early 1980s , a high influx of Latin Americans first made their arrival into town. These immigrants were predominantly Peruvian, but there was a healthy share of Ecuadorians, Colombians and Brazilians. Presently , the town is comprised of 75% white Europeans and 25% Latin Americans. There is also a small percentage of African-Americans, Indians, and Chinese residing in Kearny. 38% of the people are foreign-born and roughly 20% of those own their own business. All in all, the town of Kearny is represented by more than 20 different nationalities from more than 5 continents, definitely a melting pot. Chronological order
  • 26. Essay Introductions Unique story Humorous story Interesting statistics General Information
  • 27. Unique or Dramatic Story First the windows began to rattle. Then the floor beneath our feet began to move. A moment later, the light fixture above the dining table began to swing back and forth, and we heard glass breaking, walls cracking, and books and other objects falling to the floor. We had just experienced a 6.1 earthquake. It had lasted less than a minute, but the damage was terrible. This earthquake made it clear to our family that we needed to prepare better for the next one.
  • 28. Interesting Statistics On average, a male college graduate earns about 800,000 more during his lifetime than a male high school graduate, and a female college graduate earns about 600,000 more than a female high school graduate. What’s more, high school graduates are becoming twice as likely as college students to become unemployed. It is clear that a college education brings good financial rewards, but there are other benefits as well. A college education is a good investment for four reasons .
  • 29. General Information Historical Background The Pilgrims who arrived in Massachusetts in 1620 came to find religious freedom. In the 17th century and 18th centuries, large members of African men and women were brought as slaves to work on plantations in the South. Immigrants from northern and southern Europe came in the early 19th century to escape poor economic conditions. Later in the same century, the first immigrants from China came as contract laborers to build the railroads connecting East and West. In the century just past, political and economic refugees arrived from Vietnam, Eastern Europe and Latin America. Indeed, immigrants gave come to the U.S. from many different parts of the world, and they have come for different reasons. Their ability to adjust to life in their adopted land has depended on several factors.
  • 30. Thesis Statements Last sentence of the introduction States the main idea of the entire essay Is not an announcement of your intentions
  • 31. Essay Conclusions Offer a piece of advice Summarize important information Offer a warning Offer a prediction