Violence in the News : Topic sentences

Violence in the News:

Television news shows many scenes of disasters and violence. What effect can this have on individuals and society?

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Introduction Situation- rephrase the question, give the background When we turn on our TV news, we can see people suffering, dying, or being killed. We are shown images of earthquakes, floods, wars, tsunamis and storms. Thesis – what the essay will do In this essay I will discuss if the effects of seeing all these horrible pictures are negative or positive.

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Topic Sentence – main idea of Paragraph 2 Watching such scenes of disasters can have negative consequences. Idea 1, and example or more information For example, we can become fed up. If we see constant suffering in places like Africa, we can think that there is no possibility of change there. Idea 2, and example or more information We may also stop helping people. Even though we keep giving money, the problems of famine and drought seem to continue. Idea 3, and example or more information Finally, we may stop caring at all. Images that shock us the first time become normal and we don’t think about the humans that are being affected.

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Topic Sentence – main idea of Paragraph 3 However, these images can also have positive effects. Idea 1, and example or more information For one thing, it is important to know what is happening around the world. Without knowledge we become ignorant. Idea 2, and example or more information Secondly, the footage shows us what real people are experiencing. We appreciate what we have, and more importantly, we start to help the suffering people. We can raise money or donate goods. Idea 3, and example or more information Sometimes, learning these videos can push us to take action such as going to these countries to work or volunteer or even to fight.

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One side (usually the main idea of Paragraph 2) In conclusion, it can be depressing or uncomfortable to watch these images. Other side (usually the main idea of Paragraph 3) However, they can motivate us to improve the life of our fellow human beings. Opinion / future / recommendation I think we need to think about what we are watching and not just watch for entertainment.
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