Lecture 6 Choice Paragraph Objectives To learn what a choice paragraph is To learn to write a choice paragraph effectively In a paragraph where you have to make a choice, you need to choose which object, idea, or action that you prefer. Often, you will need to give your opinion on a choice of actions or events. Writing instructions Example: ?? Write a paragraph stating whether you would prefer to play hockey or lacrosse. The following words can help you to write a good choice paragraph: Helper Words: Point of View Personal Opinion  in my opinion like/dislike  belief hope  idea feel  understanding ?  I think that ?  I consider   I believe ?  it seems to me ?  I prefer ?   Point of View in my opinion Example: ? ? In my opinion, hockey is more fun than lacrosse. belief Example: ? ? My belief is that hockey is more fun than lacrosse. idea Example: ? ? My idea is that hockey is more fun than lacrosse. understanding Example: ? ? My understanding is that hockey is more fun than lacrosse. I think that Example: ? ? I think that I would prefer to play hockey and not lacrosse. I consider Example: ? ? I consider hockey to be more exciting than lacrosse. I believe Example: ? ? I believe hockey is more exciting than lacrosse. it seems to me Example: It seems to me that hockey is more exciting than lacrosse. I prefer Example: I prefer hockey over lacrosse. Personal Opinions like/dislike Example: I like the sport of hockey because it is fast and exciting. hope Example: I hope that I can play hockey in the future. feel Example: I feel that hockey is my favorite sport. 　　 Discuss one of the following topics and develop it into a choice paragraph. 1. People should never be satisfied with what they have, they should always want something new or? something different Do you agree or disagree with the statement. Give reasons for your choice.　　 　2. Some people learn best when a classroom lesson is presented in an entertaining , enjoyable way. Other people learn best when a lesson is presented in a serious, formal way. Which of these two ways of learning do you prefer? Give reasons to support your answer. 3. Some university students want to live in a room alone. Others prefer having roommates. Which do you like better living alone or living with roommates? Give specific examples to support your answer. 　4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Dissatisfaction leads to progress. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 5. Some people like to buy books to read, others like to borrow books from libraries or from other people. Compare the advantages of these two ways of reading. 　6. Some say that the world would be a better place now if the automobile had never been invented. Decide if you agree or disagree with this statement and give specific reasons for your decision. 　7. Some companies like to employ younger and enthusiastic people, other companies like to employ older and experienced people. Would you give the differences of the two types of employees.