CRITICAL READING

REVIEW
There are a number of activities that can
be used to enhance your emotional growth.
First, you can keep a daily journal. Writing
down thoughts is an effective way of achieving
better self-understanding. Second, you can
join a support group. Sharing experiences
creates an environment that will support your
efforts to grow as a more interesting person.
Third, take an assertiveness training course.
Last, seek counseling.
(Adapted from D. Hahn and W. Payne, Focus on Health).

REVIEW
There are a number of activities that can
be used to enhance your emotional growth.
First, you can keep a daily journal. Writing
down thoughts is an effective way of achieving
better self-understanding. Second, you can
join a support group. Sharing experiences
creates an environment that will support your
efforts to grow as a more interesting person.
Third, take an assertiveness training course.
Last, seek counseling.
(Adapted from D. Hahn and W. Payne, Focus on Health).

My hometown is famous for several amazing natural

features. First, it is noted for the Wheaton River, which is very wide
and beautiful. On either side of this river, which is 175 feet wide,
are many willow trees which have long branches that can move
gracefully in the wind. In autumn the leaves of these trees fall and
cover the riverbanks like golden snow. Also, on the other side of
the town is Wheaton Hill, which is unusual because it is very steep.
Even though it is steep, climbing this hill is not dangerous. There
are some firm rocks along the sides that can be used as stairs.
There are no trees around this hill, so it stands clearly against the
sky and can be seen from many miles away. The third amazing
feature is the Big Old Tree. This tree stands two hundred feet tall
and is probably about six hundred years old. These three
landmarks are truly amazing and make my hometown a famous
place

My hometown is famous for several amazing natural

features. First, it is noted for the Wheaton River, which is very wide
and beautiful. On either side of this river, which is 175 feet wide,
are many willow trees which have long branches that can move
gracefully in the wind. In autumn the leaves of these trees fall and
cover the riverbanks like golden snow. Also, on the other side of
the town is Wheaton Hill, which is unusual because it is very steep.
Even though it is steep, climbing this hill is not dangerous. There
are some firm rocks along the sides that can be used as stairs.
There are no trees around this hill, so it stands clearly against the
sky and can be seen from many miles away. The third amazing
feature is the Big Old Tree. This tree stands two hundred feet tall
and is probably about six hundred years old. These three
landmarks are truly amazing and make my hometown a famous
place

An interesting feature of body language

is that we are often unaware of it. We usually
do not consciously decide that we will smile,
dilate our pupils, and move closer to
someone to show our attraction. We may not
be aware that narrowed eyes and a clenched
jaw may reveal our anger or rage. Nor are we
necessarily aware that eyebrows up and eye
blinks reveal that we are startled.

Some folks think that pets are trustworthy

and harmless creatures. However, it's
surprising what little thieves these creatures
can be. My daughter's ferret has stolen my
checkbook, my calculator, my wallet, and my
change purse. My officemate's dog stole a
neighbor's T-bone steak right off the grill. My
old dog Moonbear was known to steal freshly
baked cherry pies and peanut butter cookies,
while the dog that lived below us stole his
master's roast one day.

One sign of pregnancy is nausea

upon awakening. Other signs are
increase in size and tenderness of the
breasts. Still other signs include increase
in the frequency of urination and an
increase in the size of the abdomen.
Thus, aside from pregnancy tests, woman
can sometimes recognize the early signs
and symptoms of pregnancy.

The Mystery of the Dinosaurs Fate!

Sixty-five million years ago, it is
believed that almost all of the dinosaurs on
Earth died at the same time. Some scientists
agree that the only ones to survive were the
few dinosaur relatives that could fly. What
terrible event caused this? Scientists have
sought the answer for a long time. They are
still not completely sure. However, today
there are two popular opinions about this
unanswered question.

One group believes that a giant

asteroid hit the area which is now Mexico.
This filled the air with black dust. Skies
everywhere became black, and the suns
light could not reach Earth for an extended
period of time. During this time, the climate
changed, and many kinds of plants and
animals died. When the skies cleared, the
temperature increased too much, killing
even more plants and animals. Dinosaurs
could not get the food they needed, and
this caused them to starve to death.

Another group of scientists has a

different idea. They say that, in reality,
volcanoes were the problem. Volcanoes are
openings in the earth that emit extremely
hot melted rock. This group thinks that 65
million years ago, a lot of volcanoes started
to become active. This caused the climate
change that killed all the dinosaurs. The
global climate changed as the Earths
temperature was getting colder. At the
moment, the true story remains a mystery.

The Mystery of the Dinosaurs Fate!

Sixty-five million years ago, it is

believed that almost all of the dinosaurs on
Earth died at the same time. Some scientists
agree that the only ones to survive were the
few dinosaur relatives that could fly. What
terrible event caused this? Scientists have
sought the answer for a long time. They are
still not completely sure. However, today
there are two popular opinions about this
unanswered question.

The Mystery of the Dinosaurs Fate!

Sixty-five million years ago, it is

believed that almost all of the dinosaurs on
Earth died at the same time. Some scientists
agree that the only ones to survive were the
few dinosaur relatives that could fly. What
terrible event caused this? Scientists have
sought the answer for a long time. They are
still not completely sure. However, today
there are two popular opinions about this
unanswered question.

The Mystery of the Dinosaurs

Fate!
Sixty-five million years ago,
it is believed that almost all of the
dinosaurs on Earth died at the
same time. Some scientists agree
that the only ones to survive were
the few dinosaur relatives that
could fly. What terrible event
caused this? Scientists have
sought the answer for a long time.
They are still not completely sure.
However, today there are two
popular opinions about this
unanswered question.

This is an
Introductory
paragraph.
Introductory
paragraph:
1.Some opening
sentences to attract
readers.
2.Some sentences
to orientate the
readers to the topic.
3.One sentence at
the end of the
paragraph serving
as the THESIS
STATEMENT
THESIS STATEMENT:
state the TOPIC and
the CONTROLLING
IDEAS to be
covered in the
essay.

The Mystery of the Dinosaurs

Fate!

This is an
Introductory
paragraph.

Sixty-five million years

ago, it is believed that almost
all of the dinosaurs on Earth
died at the same time. Some
scientists agree that the only
ones to survive were the few
dinosaur relatives that could
fly. What terrible event caused
this? Scientists have sought
the answer for a long time.
They are still not completely
sure. However, today there are
two popular opinions about
this unanswered question.

Introductory
paragraph:
1.Some opening
sentences to attract
readers.
2.Some sentences
to orientate the
readers to the topic.
3.One sentence at
the end of the
paragraph serving
as the THESIS
STATEMENT
THESIS STATEMENT:
state the TOPIC and
the CONTROLLING
IDEAS to be
covered in the
essay.

TOPIC: HOW DINOSAURS

DIED

THESIS STATEMENT:
However, today there are two
popular opinions about this
unanswered question.
TOPIC:
about this
unanswered
question HOW
DINOSAURS DIED (What
terrible event caused
this? What made the
dinosaurs died at the
same time)

CONTROLLING IDEAS:
today there are two
popular opinions
Two opinions about
HOW DINOSAURS DIED.
It is expected that the
next paragraph(s) will
talk about the first
opinion followed by
another paragraph(s)

One group believes that a giant

asteroid hit the area which is now Mexico.
This filled the air with black dust. Skies
everywhere became black, and the suns
light could not reach Earth for an extended
period of time. During this time, the climate
changed, and many kinds of plants and
animals died. When the skies cleared, the
temperature increased too much, killing
even more plants and animals. Dinosaurs
could not get the food they needed, and
this caused them to starve to death.

One group believes that a

giant asteroid hit the area
which is now Mexico. This filled
the air with black dust. Skies
everywhere became black, and
the suns light could not reach
Earth for an extended period of
time. During this time, the
climate changed, and many
kinds of plants and animals
died. When the skies cleared,
the temperature increased too
much, killing even more plants
and animals. Dinosaurs could
not get the food they needed,
and this caused them to starve
to death.

This is the second

paragraph (the first of
the body paragraphs).
The Body Paragraph:
1.The TOPIC SENTENCE
(to support the THESIS
STATEMENT);
2.More than one
supporting sentences to
add details, to
strengthen, to explain
further about what is
stated in the TS.
3.One sentence to
conclude (end) the
paragraph by restating
the TS, summarizing
important ideas, give
prediction, or give
suggestions.

One group believes that a

giant asteroid hit the area
which is now Mexico. This
filled the air with black
dust. Skies everywhere
became black, and the suns
light could not reach Earth
for an extended period of
time. During this time, the
climate changed, and many
kinds of plants and animals
died. When the skies
cleared, the temperature
increased too much, killing
even more plants and
animals. Dinosaurs could
not get the food they
needed, and this caused
them to starve to death.

TOPIC SENTENCE
1st supporting sentence
to explain further about
what is stated in the TS.
2nd supporting sentence
to explain further about
what is stated in the TS.
3rd supporting sentence
to explain further about
what is stated in the TS.
4th supporting sentence
to explain further about
what is stated in the TS.

TOPIC: HOW DINOSAURS

DIED
THESIS STATEMENT:

However, today there are two popular opinions about

this unanswered question.

PAR#2 = OPINION #1:

Topic = a giant asteroid
Contr. ideas = a giant
asteroid hit the area
which is now Mexico
SUPPORTING DETAILS:
Sentence #2
Sentence #3 SUPPORT
THE TS by
Sentence #4 further
Sentence #5 EXPLANATI
ON

PAR #n = OPINION #2

Another group of scientists has a

different idea. They say that, in reality,
volcanoes were the problem. Volcanoes are
openings in the earth that emit extremely
hot melted rock. This group thinks that 65
million years ago, a lot of volcanoes started
to become active. This caused the climate
change that killed all the dinosaurs. The
global climate changed as the Earths
temperature was getting colder. At the
moment, the true story remains a mystery.

Another group of
scientists has a different
idea. They say that, in reality,
volcanoes were the problem.
Volcanoes are openings in
the earth that emit extremely
hot melted rock. This group
thinks that 65 million years
ago, a lot of volcanoes
started to become active.
This caused the climate
change that killed all the
dinosaurs. The global climate
changed as the Earths
temperature was getting
colder. At the moment, the
true story remains a mystery.

TRANSITION SENTENCE
TOPIC SENTENCE
1st supporting sentence to
explain further about what is
stated in the TS.
2nd supporting sentence to
explain further about what is
stated in the TS.
rd
3 supporting sentence to
explain further about what is
stated in the TS.
4th supporting sentence to
explain further about what is
stated in the TS.
5th supporting sentence to
explain further about what is
stated in the TS.

TOPIC: HOW DINOSAURS

DIED
THESIS STATEMENT:

However, today there are two popular opinions about

this unanswered question.

PAR#2 = OPINION #1:

Topic = a giant asteroid
Contr. ideas = a giant
asteroid hit the area
which is now Mexico
SUPPORTING DETAILS:
Sentence #2
Sentence #3 SUPPORT
TS by
Sentence #4 THE
further
Sentence #5 EXPLANATI
ON

PAR #n = OPINION #2
Topic = volcano
Contr. ideas = are the
problem.
SUPPORTING DETAILS:
Sentence #3
Sentence #4
Sentence #5
Sentence #6
Sentence #7