Read each pair and tell which sentence is general and which is specific. Write
your answers on another sheet of paper.
1. a. The Philippines is rich in tree and plant life.
b. There are 3,000 species of trees that can be found in the country.
2. a. Continuous deforestation has reduced total forest area and
endangered hundreds of animal species.
b. Deforestation is a major environmental issue that the country has
been facing since the discovery of its bountiful resources,
3. a. There are many ways citizens can show love for the country,
b. Vigilance on how government officials spend taxpayer's money is one
way of safeguarding the country.
4. a. Following school rules and regulations helps ingrain responsibility in
young citizens.
b. Educating the youth will help ensure that the country will have
responsive and respectful citizens.
5. a. Landslides in heavily deforested and mined areas have claimed the
lives of people.
b. Lack of regard for the environment makes people susceptible to
disasters

Which statement is the point in the group of sentences below?

a. Fruit-eating bats are critical for the spreading of seeds, which helps regenerate damaged tropical and

subtropical rainforest ecosystems.

b. The majority of bat species live on a diet of insects, benefiting farmers and helping control the mosquito

population in urban areas.

c. Some plant species, such as the agave plant which is used to make tequila, rely exclusively on bats for

pollination

d. Contrary to their mythical reputation as evil bloodsuckers, bats provide many benefits to mankind and the environment.

Hello instructor, please you help me fix grammar and sentence in my essay, keep original essay, just fix grammar and sentences that you feel nescessary.

My essay.

In order to achieve the qualities of a successful student, that student must have the qualities 

to evaluate in the most general way. Successful students have three main qualities. These 

qualities include setting goals, responsibility, and curiosity.

      First of all, setting goals is one of the most important tasks for every student. Because when

Students who clearly define their goals will make detailed scientific plans to progress

effectiveness of goals. From there, students will try their best to achieve the goal.

for example, when students study physics, their goal is to get an A, then they will make a review 

plan from starting and systematizing knowledge by tree diagrams, through tree diagrams, 

students will do a variety of exercises to familiarize students with when entering test time, they

will remember the knowledge, they will do well on the test, and achieve the goal of getting an A. 

Therefore, Students want to achieve high results in their studies, they need to have a clear plan 

and determine the right goals according to their ability. It is one of the qualities needed to 

encourage students to set goals before they want to learn about something and help them 

gain knowledge effectively.

      Second, responsibility is one of the indispensable qualities in each student when they sit on

 school chairs. because when each student understands their responsibilities, they will always 

take good care of school equipment, to keep it like new, undamaged. For example, When

students finish a lab class, they need to keep the equipment clean, and thorough washing helps 

prevent the device from becoming moldy and leading to damage. In addition, students will help 

the school has full teaching equipment without damaging any equipment. With respect to 

friends, it is always the responsibility of the student to maintain a good friendship and especially 

help each other when talking about learning. For instance, when a student needs help with a 

math homework assignment, because the math problem is difficult, and they can't do it, so 

another student will be responsible for guiding them to solve the problem, they are only 

responsible for providing solutions, to help this student rely on that direction to solve. As for the 

family, the student has the responsibility to listen to his parents, because the parents' advice is 

very useful to help the student improve himself when student wants to walk on the academic 

path. For instance, when this student is about to transfer, it will be time to register to choose a 

career and school, then the advice of parents, helps them better define the profession, and 

register for the appropriate school, because each parents student's always wants the best 

for them. Therefore, students have a responsibility to school, friends, and family to help the 

students to better themself.

      Last, curiosity is one of the most essential qualities for every student. Because students 

want to achieve high results in their studies, they need to first improve their knowledge by 

exploring many kinds of interesting exercises and clever solutions learned from books by many

 different good teachers in that subject. For example, when a student wants to do well in 

physics, first of all, student listens to the lecture while sitting in class, then student will improve 

his knowledge by looking at reference books about physics because in this book, there are 

many types of exercises and good solutions for this student to master in the most effective way.

Therefore, students should be encouraged to be curious about a lot of useful knowledge from 

good people, with high expertise.

       In conclusion, setting goals, responsibility, and curiosity are the three qualities of a

successful student. In addition, students who want to develop better, must have these three 

standards to help them develop comprehensively from academics to ethics, dealing with friends

and family.

*Please refer to the attached file.

You are writing a rough draft for the essay part 1,

This writing practice will focus on

Steps *1 and *2 below:

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Expository Essay Part 1

Student Resource

EXPOSITORY ESSAY

– explains, points out

-

Used in articles, essays, exam questions

- Used to report on research

- Used to share information, give directions

REVIEW:

Elements of Expository Essay:

Thesis

–

Thesis Statement states topic, introduces supporting points

Structure

–

- Organization - often by Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Compare/Contrast

- Supporting paragraphs (at least one per supporting point)

- Use of formatting, graphics, and multi-media where appropriate

- Conclusion - relates to thesis and pulls supporting points together

Style

–

- Formal tone - complete sentences; conventional construction and language

- Active voice

Assignment:

Complete the first

two

steps in writing an Expository Essay.

You can use the sample writing prompt on Page 3 or choose a topic based on stories/articles of

your choosing. Page 3 also gives a sample thesis and outline based on the writing prompt. If

writing on your own topic and texts, choose three texts from different genres – e.g., short story,

science fiction, poetry, memoir, informational text, etc.

Step 1)

Prewrite

– Write your thesis statement.

– Determine the structure and organization (e.g., compare/contrast).

– Make an Outline (should include the thesis statement plus a list of

supporting points and a conclusion).

Step 2)

Draft

– Follow your Outline.

– Consider the audience's knowledge of and experience with the topic.

– Give concrete examples (each supporting point should be at least one

paragraph).

– Relate each point back to the thesis statement.

– Draw a conclusion that relates to the thesis statement and ties the

supporting points together.

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Expository Essay Part 1

Student Resource

EXPOSITORY ESSAY - SAMPLE THESIS AND OUTLINE

WRITING PROMPT

:

Compare/contrast the authors' treatments of the theme of

taking

responsibility

in three different genres of text:

Short Story

–"Through the Tunnel,"

Science

Fiction

– "A Sound of Thunder," and

Informational Text

– "Quit blaming; take responsibility."

*

Thesis

:

Authors Lessing, Bradbury, and Gitomer, writing in three different textual genres,

each address the theme of taking responsibility by contrasting instances of responsible and

irresponsible behavior and drawing the conclusion of the benefits of taking responsibility.

*

Supporting paragraphs

– with formatting (subtitles):

1. Short Story

– Lessing ("Through the Tunnel") contrasts Jerry's irresponsible/ responsible

behavior and draws conclusion responsibility is best – Jerry feels better about himself.

- Irresponsible: Jerry tries to get attention, be accepted by other boys; wants to swim

through tunnel before ready (examples from story)

- Responsible: Jerry stops trying to please other boys; adopts his quest; trains and works

to be prepared (examples from story)

- Lessing draws unstated conclusion of benefits of taking responsibility

(contrasts Jerry's feelings before and after quest)

2. Science Fiction

– Bradbury ("A Sound of Thunder") contrasts Time Safari Inc.'s/ Eckels'

responsible/irresponsible behavior and graphically illustrates the devastating results of

irresponsibility.

- Irresponsible: Eckels' uncaring, irresponsible attitude (examples in story)

- Responsible: Time Safari's careful planning and preparation for the hunt

(examples

from story)

- Bradbury ends story showing dramatic impact of being irresponsible, implying the

benefits of responsibility

3. Informational Text

–

Gitomer ("Quit blaming; take responsibility") compares salespeople

with politicians in their tendency to avoid taking responsibility and contrasts that attitude with

suggestions on taking responsibility to achieve success.

- Irresponsible: Salespeople and politicians blame others for their failures

(specific examples from article)

- Responsible: Suggestions on how they can take responsibility by

studying failures and

making them successes (examples in article)

- Gitomer concludes that salespeople (and politicians) can achieve results

they seek by

overcoming obstacles and taking responsibility

*

Conclusion

:

Authors Lessing, Bradbury, and Gitomer, writing in three different textual

genres, each address the theme of taking responsibility by contrasting instances of responsible

and irresponsible behavior, concluding that taking responsibility brings the best r

This writing practice will focus on

Steps *1 and *2 below:

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Expository Essay Part 1

Student Resource

EXPOSITORY ESSAY

– explains, points out

-

Used in articles, essays, exam questions

- Used to report on research

- Used to share information, give directions

REVIEW:

Elements of Expository Essay:

Thesis

–

Thesis Statement states topic, introduces supporting points

Structure

–

- Organization - often by Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Compare/Contrast

- Supporting paragraphs (at least one per supporting point)

- Use of formatting, graphics, and multi-media where appropriate

- Conclusion - relates to thesis and pulls supporting points together

Style

–

- Formal tone - complete sentences; conventional construction and language

- Active voice

Assignment:

Complete the first

two

steps in writing an Expository Essay.

You can use the sample writing prompt on Page 3 or choose a topic based on stories/articles of

your choosing. Page 3 also gives a sample thesis and outline based on the writing prompt. If

writing on your own topic and texts, choose three texts from different genres – e.g., short story,

science fiction, poetry, memoir, informational text, etc.

Step 1)

Prewrite

– Write your thesis statement.

– Determine the structure and organization (e.g., compare/contrast).

– Make an Outline (should include the thesis statement plus a list of

supporting points and a conclusion).

Step 2)

Draft

– Follow your Outline.

– Consider the audience's knowledge of and experience with the topic.

– Give concrete examples (each supporting point should be at least one

paragraph).

– Relate each point back to the thesis statement.

– Draw a conclusion that relates to the thesis statement and ties the

supporting points together.

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Expository Essay Part 1

Student Resource

EXPOSITORY ESSAY - SAMPLE THESIS AND OUTLINE

WRITING PROMPT

:

Compare/contrast the authors' treatments of the theme of

taking

responsibility

in three different genres of text:

Short Story

–"Through the Tunnel,"

Science

Fiction

– "A Sound of Thunder," and

Informational Text

– "Quit blaming; take responsibility."

*

Thesis

:

Authors Lessing, Bradbury, and Gitomer, writing in three different textual genres,

each address the theme of taking responsibility by contrasting instances of responsible and

irresponsible behavior and drawing the conclusion of the benefits of taking responsibility.

*

Supporting paragraphs

– with formatting (subtitles):

1. Short Story

– Lessing ("Through the Tunnel") contrasts Jerry's irresponsible/ responsible

behavior and draws conclusion responsibility is best – Jerry feels better about himself.

- Irresponsible: Jerry tries to get attention, be accepted by other boys; wants to swim

through tunnel before ready (examples from story)

- Responsible: Jerry stops trying to please other boys; adopts his quest; trains and works

to be prepared (examples from story)

- Lessing draws unstated conclusion of benefits of taking responsibility

(contrasts Jerry's feelings before and after quest)

2. Science Fiction

– Bradbury ("A Sound of Thunder") contrasts Time Safari Inc.'s/ Eckels'

responsible/irresponsible behavior and graphically illustrates the devastating results of

irresponsibility.

- Irresponsible: Eckels' uncaring, irresponsible attitude (examples in story)

- Responsible: Time Safari's careful planning and preparation for the hunt

(examples

from story)

- Bradbury ends story showing dramatic impact of being irresponsible, implying the

benefits of responsibility

3. Informational Text

–

Gitomer ("Quit blaming; take responsibility") compares salespeople

with politicians in their tendency to avoid taking responsibility and contrasts that attitude with

suggestions on taking responsibility to achieve success.

- Irresponsible: Salespeople and politicians blame others for their failures

(specific examples from article)

- Responsible: Suggestions on how they can take responsibility by

studying failures and

making them successes (examples in article)

- Gitomer concludes that salespeople (and politicians) can achieve results

they seek by

overcoming obstacles and taking responsibility

*

Conclusion

:

Authors Lessing, Bradbury, and Gitomer, writing in three different textual

genres, each address the theme of taking responsibility by contrasting instances of responsible

and irresponsible behavior, concluding that taking responsibility brings the best r