Exploring the Cognitive and Social Benefits of Learning a Second Language Across the Lifespan ENG102

Expository Essay

Due: Week 4

Topic: Explore the benefits of learning a second language. Your paper must explain how it benefits young children, adults, and seniors.

Length: 500 words 700 words

You do not need an APA title page or References page for this assignment. However, you will need to include in-text citations (last name, year, page or para number) for all paraphrases and quotations.

Step 1: Research (Week 2 homework)

In all you should have at least three sources. You must choose at least one source from your textbook and one from the sources provided. Do not do any research on your own. As you read, take notes. Remember to note down your sources, too.

• Choose at least one: Reading 1 or Reading 2 from Q Skills 5 Unit 1.

• Choose at least one from the following sources.
  
  
  • https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/sep/17/how-learning-thinking-in-a-foreign-language-improves-decision-making
  
  
  • https://time.com/595/the-power-of-the-bilingual-brain/
  
  
  • https://news.yorku.ca/2020/02/13/can-bilingualism-protect-the-brain-even-with-early-stages-of-dementia/
  
  
  

Step 2: Prewriting and organizing (Week 3)

Create a rough outline. Make sure you have at least three points. Integrate research/ evidence to support your points.

Step 3: Write and submit (Week 4)

Checklist:

• A clear introduction with a thesis statement

• At least three supporting paragraphs.

• Supporting points are developed with examples and/or evidence from the readings.

• A concise conclusion that restates thesis and summarizes supporting points.

• In-text citations present

• Advanced vocabulary (try to use words you learned in Q Skills Unit 1)

• Very minor grammar errors

• Accurate spelling and punctuation

• Double spaced, typed in 12 size clear font (Arial, Times NR, Calibri, Georgia)

Your paper will be checked for academic dishonesty and AI similarity with the help of Turnitin software.