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PART 2
Brainstorming and Outlining

WRITING TASK

In this unit, you will write a five-paragraph reaction essay in response to the
article on page 148.

Exercise 1 Brainstorming ideas

A. Match the aspects with the correct responses.
Aspects
A. Relevance to the writer’s subjectivity

B. Relevance to the present-day world
C. Implications for the readers
D. Textual Aspects

Responses
____ I think that the author’s idea that meaning is the most important force in
human beings helps explain some of the disorder and discontent in the world
today. Many people are unhappy because they are caught in jobs where they

have no responsibility and creativity; their work lacks meaning.

____ It seems to me that the article helps me realize that what I have been thinking

about how to discipline younger children is wrong. I used to think that giving
punishment is the only way to correct children’s behavior; however, I can
learn from the text that rewards should also be given to motivate children to
change how they behave.

____ I feel that the ideas are not well organized in the article. In the first paragraph,
it seems that the supporting sentences do not elaborate the topic sentence,

meaning that the paragraph lacks coherence.

____ I agree with the author saying that ―music can bring us to tears or to our

feet.‖ Music has always been a big part of my life. When I am feeling blue, I
always listen to sad songs until I cry. Sometimes it motivates me to create a
song with meaningful lyrics that can reflect to what I feel.

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