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Definition Paragraph

Definition Paragraph. ESL Writing Anitra Lahiri. Go to the next slide. What is a definition paragraph?. More than a simple definition It’s a DETAILED explanation of an idea It includes examples and comparisons. Go to the next slide. Example Topics . love hate health

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Definition Paragraph

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  1. Definition Paragraph ESL Writing Anitra Lahiri Go to the next slide.

  2. What is a definition paragraph? More than a simple definition It’s a DETAILED explanation of an idea It includes examples and comparisons Go to the next slide.

  3. Example Topics love hate health fearhope wisdom success happiness war humor beauty joy friendship family courage shame relaxation violence intelligence stupidity war freedom Go to the next slide.

  4. Draw a picture that represents your topic. War Go to the next slide.

  5. Make a list of 5-7 things your topic is not. War Something loving Something pleasant Something fun Something humans want Something that gives relaxation and peace Go to the next slide.

  6. Waris like a tree being cut down by a saw.War is pain and suffering.Waris (like) something painful that is also sometimes productive. Fill in the comparisons. Go to the next slide.

  7. Tell an anecdote (little story) that will help others understand your definition of the topic. Here is mine. Go to the next slide.

  8. On September 11, 2001, millions of people around The world watched in absolute shock and fear as the mainland of the United States was being attacked for the first time. It was horrific to witness the hideous violence, treacherous dying men and women, and destruction of New York City. This, 9-1-1, was the beginning of a war that would last Far longer than anyone could have imagined.

  9. Give an example that explains your topic.Here are two examples for war. - The Civil War - The “War on Terrorism” Go to the next slide.

  10. Give another, less direct example to explain the topic. Read mine: War is both the violent fighting between two groups, such as two nations or two regions (as in the Civil war), and it is also a more subtle attack on something, such as the “war on drugs” or the “war on terrorism.” Go to the next slide.

  11. Do some people misunderstand the topic? If so, explain why or how. Read mine. People think that war is primarily the use of guns, bombs, and weapons between two countries. This is not always the case, however, as war can also be less violent and more subtle. In “the war on drugs,” no weapons have been used directly, but it has become an attitude of not tolerating illegal drugs. Go to the next slide.

  12. Write the dictionary definition of the topic. Go to dictionary.com to find the definition . and a few synonyms. Example: According to dictionary.com, war is “a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groupsin a nation or state.” YOU MUST CITE YOUR SOURCE and USE QUOTATION MARKS! Go to the next slide.

  13. Write a paragraph based on all of this. • Include the dictionary definition, with quotes • Include what the term is NOT • Include examples • Include misunderstanding and correction • Include an anecdote • Write clear sentences • Include your picture. • :D Go to the next slide.

  14. Here’s mine: “WAR” Go to the next slide.

  15. Proofread and correct mistakes. FORMAT: -> typed, double spaced, 12 pt font -> at least eight sentences -> name, course, and date in upper right corner -> centered title -> shared with me via google doc DOC TITLE MUST BE “YourNameDefinitionParagraph” (ex: AnitraLahiriDefinitionParagraph)

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