Review: Process Paragraphs

Review: Process Paragraphs

How much did you learn from the pre-lesson?

Multiple Choice

Is this a process paragraph?

In the U.S., we have many kinds of natural disasters. Different parts of the country experience different kinds. On the coasts, there are often big storms like hurricanes, and in the south, there are often tornadoes. In Colorado we sometimes get blizzards in the winter, and these days, we have many wildfires in the summertime.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is this a process paragraph?

When the government wants to alert people to danger, they follow several steps. First, they put announcements on T.V. and on the radio. These announcements start with a very loud beeping sound to get people's attention. Second, they send text messages to people, especially if the disaster will cause a lot of damage. Finally, when it is very dangerous, sometimes professionals such as firefighters will go to every house and tell people to evacuate.

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

In your own words, what is the purpose of a process paragraph?

Open Ended

One example of a topic for a process paragraph is how to use a computer program. What is another possible example of a topic for a process paragraph?

Open Ended

In a process paragraph, what do the supporting sentences describe?

Multiple Select

What are 2 ways you can organize your supporting sentences? (Choose 2 answers)

• From specific to general

• By category

• In order of importance

• Chronologically (if steps happen in a specific time order)

Multiple Select

Which transition signals are used to show importance of ideas? (Choose all that are correct)

• After that,

• Another important step is

• First,

• Above all,

• It is also essential to…

Multiple Select

Which transition signals are used to show chronological (time) order of ideas? (Choose all that are correct)

• Then,

• Secondly,

• The most important step is…

• In addition,…

• Lastly,…