Chapter 7: Understanding Paragraphs: Supporting Details and Transitions

          Anything and everything in life requires a procedure, example, facts, reasons; the whole package. This is when transitions come into play and they play a strong role in which we build up our understanding of paragraphs to tie our topic,main idea, and supporting details together. Whenever you being writing its important to understand what you have within your arsenal. Do you have examples, facts or statistics , reasons, descriptions, perhaps even a procedure? This will in fact help to guide you in your understanding of how to develop a paragraph that is focused upon your main idea. Once you have figured it out you can tackle and create a piece that has demonstrated the full potential of your writing ability.
          In addition, once you have figured out how to structure your writing this is when transitions come into play. They are indeed helpful and handy when you want the words to flow smoothly and in unison. Types of transitions are : Time/Sequence, Example, Enumeration, Continuation, Contrast, Comparison, Cause/Effect, and Summation. Each of this transitions are best known for a specific use, some similar then others but nonetheless they are quite helpful when organizing the structure of your paragraph. Paraphrasing is also very important  in which we need  to learn how to word things differently in our own words so that we are not shunned upon for copying someones work. Nevertheless, learning to support yourself, and transition properly,while paraphrasing well will allow you to create the best results whenever you write.

Body Piercing and Tattooing : Risk to Health

          Body Piercing and Tattooing is a risk to ones health but regardless of this fact the world continues to go with the flow. Body art has indeed become more popular then it was back then, in which it allows one to express themselves. By expressing ones self this serves to attract attention, and provide evidence of self - and - cultural expression. Body piercings and Tattoos are indeed self fulfilling but the health risks behind such actions serve to be of interest to you if you ever plan to go forth with body modifications. Health related problems associated include skin reactions, infections, and also scarring. Even unsterile needles used during a piercing or creation of a tattoo can enable you to be exposed to the transmission of dangerous pathogens and can possibly transmit HIV, hepatitis B, and many other diseases. Due to these results most people who receive body modifications are not able to donate blood for one whole year. So next time whenever you think about getting a tattoo or piercing, think twice about the health related risks behind it.

Reading as Thinking

          Reading and thinking inevitably work hand in hand in which previewing becomes the result of such actions combined. Previewing is an even quicker way of familiarizing yourself with the material in an organized and effective manner. There are also various strategies that allow you to better your previewing skills in order to find important ideas, and to dig deeper into the meaning that it pertains to. All forms of conversation such as feedback can allow you to preview and comprehend something with a new point of view. Once you have discovered what you know then you will be able to readily look for answers to broaden your knowledge. When you preview you not only gain a background to assess your knowledge but also an understanding of what key aspects are brought across to you as a reader. As said prior when reading and thinking work hand in hand, previewing becomes the heir to our knowledge and how we are to comprehend it along the way.

Using Context Clues

          Ever seen a missing word within a sentence? Well the use of context clues will help you decipher what that missing word is. There are five types of context clues and they are : definition, synonyms, example, contrast and inference. Definition clues are given or brought up through the use of the word in the sentence. Punctuation also helps to separate the meaning of the word from the sentence with the use of commas, parenthesis, and dashes. Synonym clues are words that come close to the meaning of the words definition. Example clues help to explain or comprehend a word as it is being used in the sentence. Contrast clues pertain to a word or perhaps a phrase that is the opposite meaning. Inference clues force you to use your reasoning inorder to figure out the meaning of a word. Overall context clues provide somewhat of a definition but not a complete one and sometimes they are not always given to you. Yet with context clues you are able to figure out unknown words, and phrases within your everyday reading.