Reflecting Answer the comprehension questions below.
1. How many people live in the writer’s town? 2. What can locals do at Herkimer’s two year college? 3. Why do people travel to Herkimer? 4. What is “Walmart?” 5. Where does the writer live now? Is there a famous statue in your hometown?
Discussing
Discuss the questions below to get ideas for writing about your hometown.
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What cities or famous places are near your hometown? Do you like the climate of your hometown? What is each season like? What’s the population of your hometown? Is it crowded or rural? What are some nice places to go and hang out in your hometown? What is your hometown’s famous product? Tell about it. What are your favorite stores and restaurants in your hometown? Why? Are there any famous people from your hometown? Tell about him or her. How do you feel about your town? Would you like to live there in the future?
Paragraphing The theme for some essay paragraphs are written below. Write the theme for body paragraph 3.
introduction - Provides some basic details about the writer’s hometown. body paragraph 1 - Places to go in the writer’s hometown. body paragraph 2 - The famous product of the writer’s hometown. body paragraph 3 - ______________________________________________ conclusion - Herkimer was a comfortable town to grow up.
Responding to Paragraphs Read the responses below, then write a response for paragraph 3. Any reaction you have is fine.
1 - I can’t imagine growing up in such a rural place! I grew up in Tokyo. 2 - I don’t think my hometown has any statues. I never noticed one. 3 - _____________________________________________________________________ 4 - I wish I had a car! I always carry shopping bags on my bicycle. It’s tough. 5 - My hometown was comfortable and safe too. I want to retire there someday.
Responding to Readings, book 1 page 9
