DS5 Writing 5

Match the format to the paragraphs.

c

e

b

d

f

a

Title

Body paragraph

Body paragraph 2

Introduction

Counter-argument/Rebuttal

Conclusion

What shouldn't you include in the introduction paragraph?

• Background Information

• Stance

• Title

• The points you will include in the body paragraphs

What is NOT something you should use as your example?

• Survey results

• Interviews

• Summary from Wikipedia

• Famous quotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which of the following is how you should sound in the essay?

• Hello guys, let's talk about food waste.

• Food waste is a problem, we must solve it!!!!!

• Two points will be discussed on why Hong Kong should reduce its food waste.

• I think food waste is not good.

Which of the following is the best example to cite in the introduction paragraph when writing about the following topic:

The government should charge citizens for food waste to solve the food waste problem.

• Of the 11,358 tonnes of landfilled each day in 2021, some 3,437 tonnes (30%) were food waste, which has increased by 5.6% as compared to 2020.

• Hong Kong people produce a lot of waste.

• The government has built recycling facilities to process general rubbish.

• Nomura's 2019 “Food Vulnerability Index” ranked Hong Kong as the world's 42nd most vulnerable place.

Choose the correct sentence to match the introduction.

Introduction: "Food waste is a pressing matter which should be solved as soon as possible, in this essay, two reasons will be discussed.

Concluding paragraph: "??"

• The above are perfect examples for the lack of support in charging restaurants for plastic bag use.

• The two reasons supports the notion that Hong Kong should help its homeless.

• So, food waste is a pressing matter which should be solved as soon as possible.

• Due to the two reasons mentioned, Hong Kong should reduce its food waste so as to solve this grave problem we are facing.

​ (a)   , the Hong Kong government is failing to control food waste. ​ ​ (b)   , Hong Kong citizens has low awareness on reducing food waste.

• Firstly
• Secondly
• Because
• as a result
• despite
• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

​ (a)   the government has built recycling facilities and held campaigns to encourage the public to recycle their food waste, the amount of food waste kept growing year by year.

• Although
• First and foremost
• Thus
• However,
• Yet,

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The issue is particularly serious during the pandemic. ​ (a)   of the many lockdowns, people began to switch to takeaway and delivery. ​ (b)   , the food waste and trash that comes along with it increased significantly.

• Because
• As a result
• resulting in
• Furthermore
• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Reorder the following:

• 30% of the overall waste is food waste

• According to

• a report

• which is a 5.6% increase compared to 2020

• by the Environmental Protection Department

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10