If something can go wrong, it will.

The grass always looks greener on the other side of the hill.

All people are equal.

As a group write down as many ideas as you can that are relevant to the generalization. Try to group these ideas, defining them if necessary. Discuss how you might use them to write a text on your chosen topic. Finally write your own text individually.

Looking back

Now that you have finished this unit you should be able to recognize generalizations and the details which support them. You should be able to write a simple text with a generalization supported by relevant specific details.