English 99 Name:__________________

J. Roth

PARAGRAPHS—In-class Set #2

DIRECTIONS: Select one topic sentence from the list below and write a competent paragraph developing it. Please write your rough version, edit it, and then write your final version. Please turn in both your rough and final version by the end of the hour.

1. Television is one of the best/worst inventions of the last century.

2.__________are the best (or worst) pets.

3.__________is my favorite magazine.

4.__________ is my favorite film.

5.__________is my favorite time of the day.

6. __________is one of my favorite memories.

7. __________was the most embarrassing experience I have had.

8. __________ is a job I would like to have.

9. __________ is a job I would hate to have.