Prime Time 7/8, Writing, Arbeitsheft

9 1.5 Guided writing Tip T Topic sentence A topic sentence is almost always the first sentence of a paragraph. It tells you what the paragraph is about. The rest of the paragraph contains sentences with facts, details and examples that support the topic sentence. Elaborating topic sentences Add further sentences to the topic sentences below. Topic sentence 1: For children, friendship is one of the most important things in life. Suggestions: •• Write about what children do to make friends. •• Write about their reactions when they are rejected by their peers. •• Write about how trustful children are, especially at a young age. Topic sentence 2: Trusting an adult you don’t know is not a matter of days. Suggestions: •• Write about the fact that getting to know someone needs some time. •• Write about how difficult it is to trust somebody you don’t know. •• Write about the dangers of being too trustful too soon. 1.6 Writing prompt E-mail: Supporting a friend A friend of yours has sent you the message below. 5  6  … The latest news, well, my mum has started dating this guy. I have only seen him twice but there is his daughter. I don’t know if I can cope with all this. Any ideas? You decide to write an e-mail to your friend. In your e-mail you should: • analyse the situation from your point of view • encourage your friend to see the situation in a positive light • offer advice on how to deal with the new challenges Write around 250 words . Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eige tum des Verlags öbv