Wednesday, July 28, 2010

SEQ writing techniques II - The link between the stand & the weighing paragraph

The stand must agree with the weighing paragraph which is linked to the question asked and the given factor.
Confused? Don't be!

Here is what can be done:

Take this everyday example:
100 Plus is the best canned drink. How far do you agree? Explain.

Step 1: Define "best"
Step 2: Use that definition to decide which is the "best" drink.
Step 3: If you believe the given factor is the "best" drink - your stand will be:
I agree with the statement to a large extent.
If you feel that the given factor is NOT the "best" drink - your stand will be:
I agree with the statement to a small extent.

Step 4: Write 3 paragraphs - Explaining why the given drink and 2 other drinks are good drinks.
Step 5: Write the weighing paragraph which must explain why the drink you have chosen to be the "best" drink is the best based on the criterion you have set for the comparison and why the other 2 drinks based on the criterion are not as good.

NB: Your criterion for comparison could be:
1. Nutrition level
2. Replenishes energy faster
3. Not too sweet

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