English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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Summary

1.Use transitions to introduce the points and proof the claim of the points by following steps.

2. Putting together              Topic sentence

                         Major supporting sentence

                         Minor supporting sentences
                            1.   Supporting details
                            2.   Results
                            3.   Effects
                            4.   Solution
                         Each sentence should explain each other
                         by proving each claim

                                 Conclusion
                         Definite statement of view on claim made
                         or topic sentence

Conclusion of speech

Steps

   1. Address the house.

   2. Write your conclusion.

   3. Thank the guest.

Illustrative example

Mr. Chairman, The Headmaster, Invited Guest, Parents, Chiefs, Ladies and Gentlemen, to

crown it all, it is now evident that, if we have to rally behind the headmaster, the school will

bounce back in terms of its performance.

Thank you