Which is a better drink/snack?

Cola vs Milk 

Which one is a better drink? Why?

     Milk is a better drink than cola because it is healthier. 

     Milk is a kind of dairy products. Dairy products such as cheese, milk and yoghurt contain calcium and vitamin D. They are important for the growth of our bones and teeth. It is also a good source of protein. Protein is important for our growth. However, milk contains fat too. If you drink too much milk, it may also make you fat. 

      Cola is a kind of soft drinks. Soft drinks such as Sprite, 7up and Fanta contain a lot of sugar. They are very bad for our teeth. If we drink too many soft drinks, the sugar may also make us fat. We may also have high blood sugar, which is very bad for our health. Besides, there are no other important nutrients in cola besides the carbohydrates coming from sugar. Cola tastes good but it is an unhealthy drink.

        Overall, milk is a healthier drink than cola. It's better to be mindful when we choose our drinks. 

Orange vs Cotton Candy

Which one is a better snack? Why?

1. Oranges are better snack than cotton candies because they are  healthier. (Introduction: what are you trying to say in your writing?)

2. Oranges are good because they contain lots of essential minerals and vitamins, such as vitamins A and C. (Topic sentence: what are you trying to say in this paragraph?) These vitamins give us healthier skin and eyes. (HOW do these vitamins help our bodies.) We feel more energetic too if there are enough of them working in our body! (More on HOW do these vitamins help our bodies.) They also provide us calcium which can make our teeth and bones healthier. (What else does an orange provide us?)  Besides, they carry lots of fiber, which maintain a healthy digestive system. Eating too many oranges, however, is not good for us because they also contain a lot of sugar. (You may also write something bad about the food.) Fruit sugar can also make us fat. (Why is it bad for us?

3. Cotton candies are not a good choice of snacks because they contain too much sugar. (Topic sentence: what are trying to say in this paragraph?) Sugary food such as chocolate and sweets gives us energy (Something good about cotton candy) but too much of it can make us fat (Something bad about sugary food) because our bodies store the extra amount of sugar which we don't need. (Why and how is it bad for us?)  They are also bad for our teeth. (Why is it bad for us?) It's better to eat less sugary food and fewer cotton candies. (Small conclusion: what is your conclusion for this paragraph? What is the solution/ suggestion?)

4. Oranges and cotton candies are both high in sugar, but oranges provide us more essential minerals and vitamins. (A short and simple conclusion to wrap your writing.) So oranges are a better snack choice. We should be careful when it comes to snacks- something we all enjoy and it's hard to stop eating! (A sound ending to help readers do some reflections about their snacks.)

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