Bly LA 6

Editing checklist: - capital letters - spelling - variety of vocabulary - paragraph structure - style (informative/formal) - punctuation - transition words

Example:  In conclusion, there are many exciting reasons to make Calgary your home.  From the outdoor lifestyle, lively culture and the strong economy Calgary is a city that offers a lot.  How can you not be happy when you have all this at your fingertips.

Here is a link to how to write a strong paragraph. writing paragraphs Example of a body paragraph written together in class: Red- topic sentence and concluding sentence Blue - Reasons Green - explanation/supporting details There are many upsides to living in Calgary, such as the lifestyle. First of all, Calgary offers close proximity to the mountains. One example of this is that it is a short drive to visit the Rocky Mountains.   In the mountains you can do a variety of activities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking and leisurely strolls. Also, Calgary offers a unique culture. There are a lot of festivals, like the famous Calgary Stampede.   Calgary boasts a new and improved Science Center for adults and kids of all ages. Those are some of the many advantages of living in Calgary.

Introduction – a) Hook (question/fact/statistic)                                b) Introduce your topic in a general way                               c) State your purpose, thesis or over arching research question                              d) Briefly state the three specific areas you will be covering in the paper Introduction – Have you thought about the meaning of Christmas? The tradition of Christmas began as a religious celebration, which has changed over the years.   Today’s modern version of Christmas includes other custom...