مدونة التربية و التعليم في الجزائر – دروس، فروض، نتائج امتحانات مدونة التربية والتعليم في الجزائر | تحضير الدروس، فروض واختبارات، نتائج البكالوريا وBEM، مسابقات التوظيف، والتوجيه المدرسي للطلاب وأولياء الأمور.
Introduction
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Writing a short paragraph is an important skill for the BEM exam. In this lesson, you will learn how to write a well-organised paragraph in English using a simple structure. Whether you are describing a person, talking about your daily routine, or narrating a past event, knowing how to organise your ideas is essential.
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مقدمة: كتابة فقرة قصيرة باللغة الإنجليزية مهارة مهمة في امتحان BEM. في هذا الدرس، ستتعلم كيف تكتب فقرة منظمة باستخدام هيكل بسيط: جملة افتتاحية، تفاصيل داعمة، وجملة ختامية.
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Learning Objectives
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- Understand the structure of a good paragraph: topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence
- Write a short paragraph (4-6 sentences) on familiar topics
- Use linking words like and, but, because, so for coherence
- Edit and improve your own writing
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Part 1: The Structure of a Paragraph
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A paragraph has three parts:
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| Part | Name | What It Does | Example |
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| 1 | Topic Sentence (جملة افتتاحية) |
Introduces the main idea | “My best friend Ahmed is a kind and helpful person.” |
| 2 | Supporting Sentences (جمل داعمة) |
Give details, examples, reasons | “He always helps me with my homework. He is also very funny.” |
| 3 | Concluding Sentence (جملة ختامية) |
Summarises or ends the paragraph | “That is why Ahmed is my best friend.” |
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Part 2: Useful Linking Words (Connectors)
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Connectors make your paragraph flow smoothly. Here are the most important ones for guided writing:
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| Connector | Meaning | Use |
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| and | و | Add information: “I like reading and writing.” |
| but | لكن | Show contrast: “I like football but my brother prefers tennis.” |
| because | لأن | Give a reason: “I study hard because I want to pass the BEM.” |
| so | لذلك | Show a result: “It was raining, so we stayed at home.” |
| also | أيضاً | Add another point: “She is intelligent. She is also very kind.” |
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Part 3: Model Paragraphs
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Example 1: Describing a Person (وصف شخص)
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Topic: Describe your mother.
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My mother is the most important person in my life. She is a kind and patient woman. She works as a teacher at a primary school. Every morning, she wakes up early to prepare breakfast for the family. She helps me with my homework every evening. She always listens to my problems and gives me good advice. I love my mother very much because she is always there for me.
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Analysis: Topic sentence (first), supporting sentences (details about her job, daily actions, qualities), concluding sentence (last). The connector “because” is used in the last sentence to give a reason.
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Example 2: My Daily Routine (روتيني اليومي)
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I wake up at 6 o’clock every morning. First, I wash my face and brush my teeth. Then, I have breakfast with my family. I usually eat bread with cheese and drink a glass of milk. After breakfast, I go to school. I study many subjects but my favourite is English because it is interesting. I come back home at 4 PM and do my homework. In the evening, I watch TV or read a book. I go to bed at 9 PM.
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Analysis: Uses time words (First, Then, After breakfast, In the evening). Uses connectors (but, because, and). Present Simple tense for daily routines.
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Example 3: A Past Event (حدث في الماضي)
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Last Friday, I went on a picnic with my family. We went to a beautiful forest near our town. My mother prepared sandwiches and juice. My father played football with my brother while I took photos of the trees and flowers. The weather was sunny and warm, so we had a wonderful time. We came back home in the evening. It was a great day!
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Analysis: Past Simple tense (went, prepared, played, took, came, was). Connectors: while, so, and.
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Part 4: Guided Writing Steps — How to Write Your Own Paragraph
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- Choose a topic — What do you want to write about? (e.g., My Family, My Best Friend, My School, My Hobby)
- Brainstorm ideas — Write 4-5 key words or short phrases about your topic.
- Write the topic sentence — Start with a clear sentence that introduces the main idea.
- Write 3-4 supporting sentences — Add details, examples, and descriptions.
- Write a concluding sentence — End with a sentence that summarises or gives a final thought.
- Use connectors — Add and, but, because, so, also to link your ideas.
- Check your work — Read your paragraph again. Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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Part 5: Practice Exercises
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Exercise 1: Order the sentences to make a paragraph about “My School”
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- I am in my fourth year, and I am studying hard for the BEM exam.
- My school is called “El Amal Middle School”.
- I like my school because the teachers are kind.
- It is a big school with many classrooms and a library.
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Write the correct order: ___, ___, ___, ___
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Exercise 2: Complete the paragraph with the correct connectors (and, but, because, so)
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My favourite hobby is reading. I read every day ___________ I love stories. I like adventure stories ___________ fantasy novels. My brother prefers sports, ___________ I don’t play football with him. I usually read before bed, ___________ I have a small lamp on my bedside table. Reading is fun ___________ educational!
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Exercise 3: Write 3-4 sentences about “My Best Friend” using the structure below
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Topic sentence: My best friend’s name is ___________.
\nSupporting sentences: ____________________________________.
\nConcluding sentence: ____________________________________.
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Exercise 4: Find and correct the mistakes in this paragraph
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Last weekend, I visitted my grandmother. She live in a small village. I helped she in the garden. We plant flowers toghether. It was a nice day!
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Mistakes to fix: visitted → visited, live → lives, she → her, plant → planted, toghether → together
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Answer Key
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Exercise 1: 2, 4, 1, 3
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Exercise 2: because, and, so, so, and
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Exercise 3: (Example answer) My best friend’s name is Karim. He is tall and has black hair. He is very friendly and funny. He helps me when I have problems. I like Karim because he is a true friend.
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Exercise 4: Last weekend, I visited my grandmother. She lives in a small village. I helped her in the garden. We planted flowers together. It was a nice day!
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Writing Tips for the BEM Exam
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- Read the question carefully — make sure you understand the topic.
- Write 4-6 sentences — not too short, not too long.
- Use the correct tense: Present Simple for routines, Past Simple for past events.
- Use at least 2 connectors (and, but, because, so).
- Check your spelling — common mistakes: “recieve → receive”, “becuase → because”.
- Leave 2-3 minutes at the end to review your work.
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Summary
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| Step | What to Do |
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| 1. Topic Sentence | Introduce the main idea clearly. |
| 2. Supporting Sentences | Add details, examples, and reasons. |
| 3. Concluding Sentence | End with a summary or final thought. |
| 4. Connectors | Use and, but, because, so, also. |
| 5. Review | Check grammar, spelling, and punctuation. |
◆ دروس مشابهة
- Connectors: And, But, Because, So, Or — 3rd Year Middle School
- First Conditional (If Clauses Type 1) — 3rd Year Middle School
