Paragraph Writing Review How much do you remember…

Paragraph Writing Review

How much do you remember…..

Parts of a ParagraphTITLE

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Where does the topic sentence go?

*Topic Sentence goes in the Introduction of the Paragraph*

What is the job of a topic sentence?

Usually the 1st sentence. Introduces the main idea. Sometimes introduces

the details.

How many types of topic sentences did you learn?

1 2 3 4 5

How many types of topic sentences did you learn?

1 2 3 4 5

3 Types of Topic Sentences

GENERAL Names the main idea

CLUEING Names the main idea Gives clues about the details

SPECIFIC Names the main idea Names the specific details to be covered in order

GENERAL TOPIC SENTENCEExample 1

The election was held last year.

Example 2

Dogs can cause damage to a home.

Example 3

Reading can enrich our lives.

CLUEING TOPIC SENTENCE

Example 1

Amnesia, or memory loss, has several causes.

Example 2

Tents come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Example 3

The citizens of Lawrence have numerous reasons for building a new high school.

Clue WordsMany Various Differences

Several Classes Similarities

A number of Categories Advantages

Number (“Three”) Groups Disadvantages

Kinds Steps numerous

Types Stages Uses

Parts Ways Causes

Elements Roles Effects

Pieces Features Reasons

Members Examples Sources

Divisions Characteristics Products

Components Functions Variety

Different Assortment

SPECIFIC TOPIC SENTENCEExample 1

Air pollution is caused by vehicles and industries.

Example 2

Charles Darwin lived an interesting life as an explorer, writer, and scientist.

Example 3

Football and soccer are similar with regard to the fields, the activities, and the referees.

Is it a General, Clueing or Specific Topic Sentence?

1. Jack needed four kinds of tools to take care of his yard.

2. Winter can be a difficult season.

3. Learning a foreign language is never

easy.

4. The President accepted three questions from the reporter on taxes, health care, and education.

Clueing

General

General

Specific

Can you do it on your own?

Which One Is It?

G C S

You be the teacher!

• If the answer is correct, give me 10 points.

• If the answer is wrong, change the answer to make it right. Give me a zero.

• If any of the answers are CLUEING, circle the clue word.

Two Envelopes

TOPIC DETAILS

careers teacher

lawyer

health professional

Topic SentencesTopic: _______________Details: ___________________________

General:__________________________________________

Clueing:__________________________________________

Specific:__________________________________________

careers Teacher, lawyer, health professional

Choosing a career takes thought.

There are three careers that I am considering.

Becoming a teacher, lawyer or health professional are three careers I am considering.

SCRAMBLED SENTENCES

Are of variety dogs own can you there a

clueing

There are a variety of dogs you can own.

Scrambled SentencesTopic: _______________Details: ___________________________

General:__________________________________________

Clueing:__________________________________________

Specific:__________________________________________

There are a variety of dogs you can own.


Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Where do the detail sentences go?


Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Where do the detail sentences go?

Detail sentences go in the body of the paragraph

How many types of detail sentences did you learn?

1 2 3 4 5

How many types of detail sentences did you learn?

1 2 3 4 5

Lead-off Sentence

Introduces a new detail

Follow-up Sentence Provides more information about the detail.

What are the two types of detail sentences you learned?

What does every Lead Off sentence

need?????

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

What does every Lead Off sentence

need?????

T R A N S I T I O NW O R D

SITS

Detail Sentence Sequences Size Sequence

When details are larger/smaller than each other

Time Sequence When some details occur before others in time

Space Sequence When details are arranged in space in relation to each other

Importance Sequence When some details are more important than others

Chain-Link Sequence When details are related in pairs or not related in any of the

above sequences

Now that you know all 5 sequences, which one can

you use to cover every situation?

Chain - Link


Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Where does the clincher sentence go?


Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Where does the clincher sentence go?

It goes in the conclusion.

How many types of clincher sentences did you learn?

1 2 3 4 5

How many types of clincher sentences did you learn?

1 2 3 4 5

3 Types of Clincher Sentences

GENERAL Summarizes the main idea of the paragraph

CLUEING Names the main idea and gives clues about the details

SPECIFIC Names the man idea and the specific details that were covered in order

Is this acceptable?

My favorite restaurant is The Cheesecake Factory. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is why The Cheesecake Factory is my favorite restaurant.

Let’s take a look at a paragraph that was written using the

Paragraph Writing Strategy

Example ParagraphSlim and Happy

Daily exercise can be helpful for four major reasons. The most

important reason people should exercise daily is to keep their hearts

strong. When exercising, your heart pumps more blood. A further

reason is that exercise can build and firm muscles. That way they

are ready for any type of use. Also, exercise can help with weight

control; people can lose weight and stay slim if they exercise every

day. Even exercising a few days a week can help control weight.

Finally, people who exercise outdoors get the calming benefits of

being in nature, and they experience all four seasons. In conclusion,

daily exercise creates a healthier, stronger, slimmer, and happier

body.

In the sample paragraph…

1. Is the topic sentence general, clueing, or specific?

2. What are the four lead-off detail sentences?3. What are the four transitions that begin the

four detail sentences?4. Is the clincher sentence general, clueing, or

specific?5. What is the concluding transition?6. What is the tense?7. What is the point of view?












body.


Daily exercise can be helpful for four major reasons. The

most important reason people should exercise daily is to keep their

hearts strong. When exercising, your heart pumps more blood. A

further reason is that exercise can build and firm muscles. That way

they are ready for any type of use. Also, exercise can help with

weight control; people can lose weight and stay slim if they exercise

every day. Even exercising a few days a week can help control

weight. Finally, people who exercise outdoors get the calming

benefits of being in nature, and they experience all four seasons. In

conclusion, daily exercise creates a healthier, stronger, slimmer, and

happier body.



2. What are the four lead-off detail sentences?3. What are the four transitions that begin the four

detail sentences?4. Is the clincher sentence general, clueing, or













body.



most important reason people should exercise daily is to keep

their hearts strong. When exercising, your heart pumps more blood.

A further reason is that exercise can build and firm muscles. That

way they are ready for any type of use. Also, exercise can help with






happier body.





A further reason is that exercise can build and firm muscles.

That way they are ready for any type of use. Also, exercise can help

with weight control; people can lose weight and stay slim if they

exercise every day. Even exercising a few days a week can help

control weight. Finally, people who exercise outdoors get the calming



happier body.






That way they are ready for any type of use. Also, exercise can

help with weight control; people can lose weight and stay slim if

they exercise every day. Even exercising a few days a week can

help control weight. Finally, people who exercise outdoors get the

calming benefits of being in nature, and they experience all four

seasons. In conclusion, daily exercise creates a healthier, stronger,

slimmer, and happier body.






That way they are ready for any type of use. Also, exercise can

help with weight control; people can lose weight and stay slim if

they exercise every day. Even exercising a few days a week can







2. What are the four lead-off detail sentences?3. What are the four transitions that begin

the four detail sentences?4. Is the clincher sentence general, clueing, or













body.












happier body.




four detail sentences?4. Is the clincher sentence general, clueing,

or specific?5. What is the concluding transition?6. What is the tense?7. What is the point of view?












body.

















body.












body.

















body.












body.




strong. When exercising, your heart pumps more blood. Another

important reason is that exercise can build and firm muscles. That

way they are ready for any type of use. A third important reason for

daily exercise is weight control; people can lose weight and stay slim

if they exercise every day. Even exercising a few days a week can










Example Sentences Written in First Person Point of View

First, I measured out one cup of water.

We added dye to our water and timed how long it took to disperse.

I divided both sides of the equation by three.

.

Example Sentences Written in Second Person Point of View

You should be sure to measure the mass accurately.

Next, you roll the ball down the slope.

Put a small amount of iron filings on the paper towel.

Example Sentences Written in Third Person Point of View

The median is the middle number.

Friction produces heat.

When the ball hits the floor, kinetic energy is changed to heat and sound energy.

Try it this way..

Kinetic energy is changed to heat and sound energy when the ball hits the floor.

















body.












happier body.

How can we use the Paragraph Writing Strategy to write an essay?

Kinds

Kinds of rocks

Metamorphic

Sedimentary

Igneous

2

1

3 Lastly,

Another type

The first type

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On our field trip to the Museum of Natural History, our class learned that there are three different types of rocks.

The first type of rock, metamorphic, is formed deep inside the earth. There, heat and pressure create these rocks over millions of years. Gneiss and granite are examples of this type of rock. Another type of rock, sedimentary, is formed at the bottom of oceans. Small pieces of sand, shells, and other materials build up in layers. These layers become cemented together over time and often contain fossils of small animals and plants. Examples of sedimentary rock are sandstone and shale. Lastly, igneous rock is formed from lava that hardens over time. Sometimes lava hardens quickly, but sometimes it hardens slowly over millions of years. In that case, large crystals may form in the rock. Granite is a type of igneous rock that is often used in the construction of buildings. In sum, metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous are different types of rocks that are created by entirely different processes.

Types of Rocks

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