Chip & Dale的洛杉磯留學生活

Do you believe in the existence of true love in your life? If you don’t believe it, that means you haven’t found it yet. Don’t be sad because I’m going to share my experiences and reassure you that everyone has the potential to discover their true love. After all, nothing is impossible!

As young individuals, it is common for us to experience heartbreak. Everyone wants to find the perfect partner as soon as they can. However, because we were so young, it’s easy for us to make mistakes. Therefore, some may cheat, others may struggle with commitment, and some may even don’t know what love truly is.

The silver lining is that we are all constantly learning and growing. Some individuals learn quickly, mastering the art of communication with their partners during times of conflict. They acquire problem-solving skills from past experiences and ultimately seek a stable and pure connection. Eventually, they find someone with whom they share the same values, and together, they create their own “Disney story", love forever.

However, others may still have predicaments to find true love. Before I got married, I had the same obstacles. After a breakup with my ex-boyfriend, I was uncertain about ever finding a suitable partner. However, fate intervened when I changed my mindset and gave a chance to someone I initially did not fancy. Despite constantly claiming it was “impossible" to my friends, that man is now my lovely husband! So, never say never!

In today’s fast-paced world, people often rush to find love, overlooking the potential partners that surround them. It is essential to slow down and take notice of those around you, as your true love might be closer than you think, patiently waiting for you. Seize the opportunity and strive to make a connection. When true love arrives, be prepared to embrace it, hold on tight, and cherish it with all your heart!

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The above content was written during the class which took 30 minutes. Besides, the grammar has been revised and some modifications have been made. Share my personal thoughts on true love, and welcome everyone to discuss together.
以上內容為上課期間所寫，耗時30分鐘，已訂正過文法以及部分修飾，
分享Dale對真愛的想法，歡迎大家一起討論~ヾ(●゜▽゜●)♡
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Next, I would like to share some writing skills that I’ve learned in class with everyone. A well-structured piece of writing can be divided into five paragraphs, with the first paragraph being the introduction, three body paragraphs in the middle, and the final paragraph as the conclusion.

以下跟大家分享上課學到的寫作技巧，一篇好的寫作可以分成五個段落，第一段為開頭(Introduction)，中間有三段說明(Body)，最後一段為結論(Conclusion)。(底部有中文分享~)

There are two key points in the first paragraph. One is an attention-grabbing hook, which can be achieved through four common methods: posing a question, quoting a famous saying, sharing an interesting fact, or telling a joke, etc. For example, in Dale’s essay, she used a question to catch the reader’s attention: “Do you believe in the existence of true love in your life?" This makes the reader curious about what the author wants to express. The other point to address in the introduction is your position or thesis statement, which sets the stage for the rest of the content and tells the reader your thoughts. You will then use the following content to explain and provide examples, supporting your argument.

The second to fourth paragraphs (body) are used to support your position, and three paragraphs are the most common structure. The content can be diverse, and you can list the three most important reasons you believe in. These include the main idea of the paragraph (topic sentence) and personal examples or persuasive stories that support this idea (lots of examples and details).

The last paragraph is the conclusion, which consists of two parts: a summary and a goodbye sentence. The summary can echo the points made in the introduction, reaffirming the reader’s agreement. Finally, a hook is used to grab the reader’s attention, such as a call to action like “Let’s all _______ together!" For example, in Dale’s essay: “When true love arrives, be prepared to embrace it, hold on tight, and cherish it with all your heart." This intention can create a connection and interaction with the reader, as if you are giving them advice and guidance.

Above are the writing skills that Dale has learned in class. If you have different opinions or ideas, please feel free to share them as well~
ヾ(●゜▽゜●)♡

[中文版][Chinese]
以下跟大家分享上課學到的寫作技巧，一篇好的寫作可以分成五個段落，第一段為開頭(Introduction)，中間有三段說明(Body)，最後一段為結論(Conclusion)。

第一段開頭的重點有兩個，一個是夠吸引人的開頭(Hook)，常見有四種方式，提問(Question)、引述名言(Quote)、有趣的事實(Interesting fact)、笑話(joke)…等。以Dale寫得此篇為例，就是用提問方式引起讀者注意， Do you believe in the existence of true love in your life? 會讓讀者好奇作者到底想表達什麼。另一個在開頭要說明的是此篇文章你的立場(thesis statement)，為下面內容作鋪墊，告訴讀者你的想法，利用接下來的內容來說明、舉例，為此佐證你的說法。
第二段到第四段(Body)是用來輔助說明你的立場，通常三段最為常見，內容可以比較豐富，也可以適當列舉你認為最重要的三個原因。其中包含該段重點想法(Topic Sentence)以及支持此想法的親身例子或是具有說服力的故事(Lots of examples and details)。
最後一段為結論(Conclusion)，包含兩個部分，一個是你的總結(Summarize)，另一個是(Goodbye sentence)。總結(Summarize)可以呼應開頭的論點，再次引起讀者的認同，最後再來一個可以吸引讀者注意力(Grab attention)的震撼彈(Hook)，，比如說"讓我們一起_______吧!!"(Call to Action!)。以Dale寫得此篇為例，When true love arrives, be prepared to embrace it, hold on tight, and cherish it with all your heart.當真愛將臨時，務必抓緊它，用心珍惜愛護，不要讓它在跑掉了!!此用意可以跟讀者產生互動連結，彷彿就是你再給他意見引導他。

以上為Dale上課所學到的寫作技巧，利用文字記錄下來跟大家分享，如果有不同意見或是想法，也歡迎分享~ヾ(●゜▽゜●)♡

最後，謝謝大家耐心看完此篇! ♥♥♥
對True Love有想法的人，也不妨拿起筆，試著寫一篇屬於你的Essay吧!