Mar 26, 2007

Gardening

Gardening is an activity where people use a small area of land to grow plants. The main goal of this activity is to create a beautiful environment. There are many types of gardening that have a specific goal and require different steps, special tools and knowledge. Flower gardening makes our homes more attractive. Vegetable and fruit gardening allows us to eat our own fresh and tasty vegetables and fruits. Urban gardening is a way to bring a little piece of country to the city. This also provides relaxation from the stresses of everyday life. Growing plants is a hobby for many people all over the world, who enjoy spending time outside and being a part of nature.

4 comments:

katy said...

way to to bring a little ...but but the main goal ..( look it again)

ESL Teacher said...

Topic/Concluding Sentence:
Good definition. How does it connect to your concluding sentence or your examples?

3 Supporting Ideas:
clear examples to support definition
How does your second sentence connect to your first or third sentence?

Transitions/Vocabulary:
Some types of gardening include flower gardening....

Can you think of another word for gardening? Or can you replace it with this or these so you don't repeat it so frequently?

Grammar/Adjective Clauses:
Great!

Sara said...

Katya thank you for your comment about my paragraph, but Emily told me that I need to do another.

ESL Teacher said...

Topic/Concluding Sentence:.25

3 Supporting ideas:/25 Very clear! Thank you!


Transitions/Vocabulary: .25
Good changes

Grammmar/Adjective Clauses:.25