Christmas Legends

READING COMPREHENSION. Christmas Time

WRITING A PROS AND CONS ESSAY

Instructions

1.   Begin your essay by introducing your topic and explaining that you are exploring the advantages and disadvantages of this topic. You do not need a thesis because this is not a persuasive-paper. You aren't proving anything; you are simply giving informationIn articles and compositions, we may use any of the following techniques to make the beginning more interesting to the reader:
- a reference to an imaginary scene or situation
- addressing the reader directly
- a rhetorical question
- a quotation

2. The main body usually consists of two paragraphs. One presents the points for the issue, along with our justifications or examples. The other presents the points against the issue with supporting sentences.

• -Write a list noting the advantages and disadvantages of your topic. Arrange them in the order you plan on writing them in your essay. Create a rough outline of your essay, including how many paragraphs you want and what you plan on writing for the conclusion.
• - Use transitions when writing your essay. Do not start every sentence with the words, one advantage or one disadvantage. Use words like despite, nevertheless, yet, however and although. Keep your advantages and disadvantages grouped together. Write one or two paragraphs for each.

3. In the final paragraph we give our opinion and/or a balanced summary of the topic. To make the ending of the composition more effective, we can use one of the following techniques:
      - state a personal opinion
      - give the reader something to consider
      - use a quotation or rhetorical question

• -Do not include opinion words (I believe, I think, etc) in the introduction or the main body of compositions, reports and articles.

In a discursive composition, ideas should be linked with appropriate linking words and phrases. Examples of these include:

To list and add points:
Firstly/In the first place/To start/begin with ...; Secondly/In addition/Furthermore/Moreover/Besides...; Thirdly/Finally/Last; Last but not least; etc

To introduce or list advantages:
The first/main/most important advantage of...;
One/Another/An additional advantage of ...;
One point of view in favour of...; It is often suggested/believed/argued that...;
Some/Many people suggest/feel/argue that...; etc

To introduce or list disadvantages:
The main/most important disadvantage/drawback of...; One/Another/An additional disadvantage/negative effect of...; One point/argument against; etc

To introduce examples/reasons/results:
For example/instance; such as; like; in particular; therefore; for this reason; because; as; since; as a result; etc

To show contrast:
On the other hand; However; still; but; Nonetheless; Nevertheless; Although; Even though; Despite/ In spite of (the fact that); etc

To introduce a conclusion:
In conclusion; To conclude/sum up; All in all; Finally; Last; All things considered; Taking everything into account/ consideration; etc

Let it Snow!

Let It Snow! - Michael Buble

Oh the weather   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   is frightful
But the fire is so   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low 
And since we've no place to   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn't show signs of   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low 
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   !
But if you'll really   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   me tight
All the way   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   I'll be warm

The fire is slowly   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low 
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Oh! It doesn't show signs of   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low 
And I've bought some corn for popping
and the   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   are turned way down low
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

All the way   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   I'll be warm!
All the way   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   I'll be warm!

The fire is slowly   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low 
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
As long as you   - ? -  storm  dying (x2)  delightful  stopping (x2)  kiss  go  home (x3)  love (x2)  lights  hold  outside  low   me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!


Thanks to La Mansión del Inglés Diciembre 2012. Visit its website and learn a lot!

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