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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Lesson 9 – Listing Order Paragraphs

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In this lesson, you will write paragraphs that use the listing-order pattern of

organization. You will also study and practice:
• the three parts of a paragraph
• listing-order transition signals
• paragraph unity
• simple outlining
• compound sentences
• two common sentence errors

Prewriting Choose a job or profession that you have or would like to have in the future.
Activity: Here are some possibilities. If you wish, add other jobs that are not on this list.
Clustering

carpenter chef teacher animal trainer
psychologist politician tv news reporter professional athlete
salesperson dentist architect actor
jockey waiter coach _______________
fashion designer mechanic model _______________

Discuss the topic with your whole class first, and then work by yourself or in

small groups.

1. What characteristics or special abilities does a person need to be successful
at the job you have chosen?
• A characteristic is a personal quality that is part of a person's personality.
Examples of characteristics are shyness, boldness, patience, honesty, and
creativity. A characteristic is something that you are.
• An ability is a physical or mental skill. For example, some jobs need

people who are good at math, who are good public speakers, or who
work well with their hands. An ability is something you can do.

Look at the list of some possible characteristics and abilities. Discuss new words,
or ask your teacher to tell you other words and expressions that you need.

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