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Memories from the past
Archaeologists feel very excited when new discoveries are
made because each new discovery tells them more about
the past. A good example is the famous Iceman mummy
discovered in 1991 by hikers in the Alps. Thanks to DNA
tests, CT scans and artefacts found near the site, we know
more about people who lived long ago, namely, what they
wore and how they lived. The Iceman tells us a lot.
So does the famous Peruvian female mummy. For instance,
we know that women were given tattoos. We also
know from the mummy's tomb that men were
buried together with important women (before
she was excavated, we thought that only women
were buried with important men). Although we
still don't know everything about these mummies
(specifically, the cause of their death), the Iceman
and the Peruvian mummy are two incredible
discoveries that tell us more about the past.
read. Underline all the expressions that refer to examples.
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Paragraphs of Exemplification
In a paragraph of exemplification, you give examples that support important
ideas in your text. Be clear and show the reader that you know what you are
writing about. To do this, add examples of facts. Use expressions like: for
instance, such as, namely, specifically and a good example is. These words
let the reader know that more information is coming in the text.
Write. Write about the terracotta statues and King Tut's
tomb. What do these two discoveries tell us about the past?
Use examples from both.
Work in a small group. Share your writing.
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