ENG001B English Foundations I Unit 5 Writing Assignment 5.04 Paragraph Types

ENG001B | English Foundations I| Unit 5 Writing Assignment|5.04 Paragraph Types

Writing Assignment

Paragraph Types

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(2 points each)

1.Descriptive Paragraph

What a brother! How could he do this to me? He looked like such a sweet child. Jordan had an angelic face. His big blue eyes gazed at you innocently. That button of a nose was constantly smudged because it was always stuck into something. "Kissed by the angels" is what my mother said about the dimple he had in each rosy cheek. They really shone when he smiled, melting even the hardest of hearts. His nervous tongue was constantly running around his mouth keeping a chapped circle there summer or winter. Looking at him, you would never suspect him of hiding such deviousness.

Write out 3 of the sentences in the above paragraph that show why this is a Description Paragraph.

(2 points each)

2.Instructive Paragraph

Follow the directions carefully when popping microwave popcorn. First, unfold the package and break up the butter flavoring inside the bag. (My mother thinks it is more evenly disbursed when you do this.) Next, lay the package in the microwave and set the timer. Because microwave ovens cook at different speeds, you may need to adjust the time. For example, if it says to pop the corn for 5 minutes, I set it for 4 minutes so it doesn't burn. In no time at all, you hear the bell dinging that tells you it is done. The smell is divine! Remember to slowly open the bag so you do not burn yourself. Finally, eat your popcorn!

Write out 3 of the sentences in the above paragraph that show why/how this is an Instructive Paragraph.

(2 points each)

3.Comparative/Contrasting Paragraph

Many apple lovers debate about which apple is best. Some like Granny Smith, a tart apple, instead of one like the Jonathan, which is sweeter. The Granny Smith is pale green, hard, and crisp. It is used mostly for baking apple pies. The Jonathan is a dark red apple and is tender, crisp, and juicy to eat. It is used to make apple cider and juice. No matter how you slice it, I think both apples are good to eat.

Write out 3 of the sentences in the above paragraph that indicate that this is a Comparative/Contrasting

paragraph.

(2 points)

4.Read the paragraph and identify its paragraph type.

Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is not a difficult task and has a tasty reward! First, you need two slices of bread, peanut butter, jelly, and a butter knife. Next, lay the two pieces of bread next to each other on your plate. Open the jar of peanut butter and scoop out a dollop with your knife. Spread it evenly along one of the slices of bread. My mother always told me to spread the peanut butter before the jelly, so wipe the knife clean on the otherpiece of bread before you dip it into the jelly. Then, using the same technique, spread a dollop of jelly onto the other piece of bread. (Some people prefer a heavier helping of peanut butter and some prefer a larger helping ofjelly. Others like the amount of jelly and peanut butter to be the same.) Next, sandwich the pieces of bread together and use the knife to slice the sandwich in half. Finally, eat your delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich!

What type of paragraph is indicated above?

a.Descriptive

b.Instructive

c.Comparative/Contrasting

Answer:

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