COMPOSITION:

What am I suppose to write when the question states, “Write a paragraph about the following topic.” ?

Step one: Brain storming

Read the topicSort out the verbs and nouns.Nouns and verbs are content words.Adjectives and adverbs are

directives.They direct our thoughts

Example: ADVANTAGES OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA

NOUNS: Advantages and MediaAdjective: ElectronicSo we have to tell the advantages of

Media.Which media? Not print, ElectronicNewspaper, magazines, books

excluded

What pre-existing knowledge you have about the topic?

Enlist ideasUtilize them

Make mind pictures!!!

Mind pictures of electronic media:

Electronic media:

STEP TWO: DEFINE THE TITLE

What is meant by this word or phrase?

Advantages: something that benefits us in someway.

Media: source of information, news.Electronic: displayed through

electronic devices.

Contents of paragraphs or

essays:

Define the topic.Explain the topic by connecting its

different parts of speech(What’s asked and what’s not)In the present example, you have to

tell advantages only, no disadvantages

Only electronic media is the focus, exclude print and other media.

However if necessary a comparison can be made between the two, to show efficiency and importance of either media.

Exclude print media:

Difference between a paragraph and an essay:

Essay is longer than a paragraph.Essay has more details, paragraph

is to the point.You can explain your opinion in an

essay, it’s not necessary in a paragraph.

Paragraphs check basic language expression.

Essays deal with extended thought patterns and opinions.

SO A PARAGRAPH SHOULD CONTAIN:

definition of the topic.Brief explanation and discussion.Relevant information.Concrete facts.conclusion

STEP THREE: Outline your thoughts. Start from home, Pakistani media.

Neighbourhood values:

Worldview:

The end product can be something like this:

Thank you! Stay calm and improve your

communication skills.