Writing: Introducing a Topic 2.1.3

Lesson 2.2.7

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Writing: Introducing a Topic

Lesson Overview

Learners can:

• identify and use declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences

• review the proper use of punctuation for each sentence type

• identify and introduce topics clearly

There are four main types of sentences that you can write.

Chances are that you have seen each one of them several times in the texts you are reading.

You have also written each one of them several times in all the writing practice you have done.

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​Sentence Types

Fill in the blank game on page 3 in edio

Match

Read each sentence.

Match the sentence with its correct end punctuation.

• Gage was walking in the forest.

• Suddenly, a bear ran out in front of him!

• Where did the bear come from?

• Do not panic.

declarative sentence

exclamatory sentence

interrogative sentence

imperative sentence

• declarative sentence

• exclamatory sentence

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  interrogative sentence

• imperative sentence

Draw

Read each sentence. Add the correct end punctuation in the box to match each sentence type.

No matter the type of writing, each one starts with a purpose. The purpose can be to:

• give information;

• share personal thoughts or feelings;

• tell an interesting story;

• write about another person; and

• write about yourself

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Writing with Purpose

Think about a topic you are not particularly interested in. For example:

• mayonnaise

You might think mayonnaise is boring or gross. However, a good hook can catch your interest and make you want to read the entire text.

Read through the hooks below to see four ways mayonnaise can capture your attention.

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Use a Hook
All texts should start with a hook or a way to grab the reader's attention. A good hook makes it hard for the reader to put a text down!

Did you know that mayonnaise is used to treat lice?

​​Question

One of the most popular condiments today is mayonnaise.

​​Fact

“I absolutely hate mayonnaise!"

Quote

In 1756, a French chef needed cream to prepare a sauce for an important party, but there was none. So, he substituted oil for the cream. The sauce was a big hit and named “mayonnaise."

​​Story

Poll

Which hook do you think is the most interesting hook?