Writing_Definitions

=Writing Definitions= The Earth is a planet that has life on it. See the example below on how to write a definition statement, or go to [] Here is another __**example:**__
 * A definition is a statement that describes a term.
 * Example:**
 * A definition consists of three parts:
 * 1) A **term**
 * 2) a **class word** (the group or class to which a term belongs to).
 * 3) and **a characteristic**(s) (the most important or significant adjective that well describes the term).

**The mantle** is the **layer** of the Earth **between the crust and the core**.
 * Term:** Mantle
 * Class word:** Layer
 * Characteristic:** between the crust and the core.

Also, have a look at this handout @http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/fallacies.html by The Writing Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as it has lots of useful information, examples, and tips on how to improve your writing style of arguments and definitions.
 * Writing Activity**
 * 1) Go to __**page 35**__ in the text book, __**Academic Encounters: The Natural World**__ to see examples on __**how to write a definition.**__
 * 2) Answer __**Task 2, exercise 2 on page 36**__ (Write the definitions of **tectonic plates, ridge, earthquake**).
 * 3) Post your answers to your blogs on [|English for Science 161 Netwrok]