Traffic Light Paragraph Writing

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What is a Traffic Light Paragraph?

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A writing structure that uses the colors of a traffic light to organize ideas: Red for the topic sentence, Yellow for key ideas and supporting details, and Green for the conclusion.

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What is a Topic Sentence?

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The first sentence of a paragraph that states the main idea.

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What are Key Ideas & Supporting Details?

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The yellow sentences in a Traffic Light Paragraph that provide evidence and elaboration on the topic.

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What is the purpose of a Conclusion in a paragraph?

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To summarize the main points and provide a final thought or reflection.

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What is a Transition Word?

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A word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing, such as 'First', 'Next', or 'Finally'.

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Why is it important to capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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It indicates the beginning of a new thought and follows grammatical rules.

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What color represents the conclusion in a Traffic Light Paragraph?

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Green.

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What is the role of evidence in writing?

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To support claims and provide credibility to the arguments made.

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What does it mean to elaborate on an idea?

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To provide more details and explanations to clarify or support the main point.

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What is the function of a paragraph?

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To group related sentences that discuss a single main idea.