When I put my topic in NEW words in my concluding sentence , I am writing my...

Restated topic sentence/conclusion

The following can help a paragraph flow and become more high level

properly used transition words and phrases

improperly used transition words and phrases

inventive and informal spelling

What is the purpose of the topic sentence?

It tells what the paragraph is about and mentions the concrete details.

It shows, once again, the importance of the event, creates a sense of closure, leaves an impression on the reader.

It points out the main events that happened ( Comments on these events are also important .)

What is the purpose of the concluding sentence?

It reminds the reader of the topic of the paragraph and mentions the concrete details that explained the topic.

It shows the importance of the event, gives a clear indication of what will follow, and catches the reader’s attention.

It gives the writer an opportunity to write new information.

What part of this Topic Sentence is the TRANSITION? To begin with, video games are beneficial to teens because they help with hand-eye coordination.

video games are beneficial to teens

they help with hand-eye coordination

Which sentence is the EVIDENCE?

Whereas the Taliban “forbade girls to go to school”, Parvana’s father “believed in education for everyone, even girls”.

The text contrasts the stark difference between the Taliban and Parvana’s father in their views on education.

The word "forbade" carries an authoritarian tone.

This emphasises the power of the Taliban rule and highlights the courage in the father’s defiance.

There is real frustration and anger at this powerlessness but also admiration for his brave resistance.

Which sentence gives the EXPLANATION/COMMENTARY?

This emphasises the power of the Taliban rule and highlights the courage in the father’s defiance.

The text contrasts the stark difference between the Taliban and Parvana’s father in their views on education.

Whereas the Taliban “forbade girls to go to school”, Parvana’s father “believed in education for everyone, even girls”.

The word "forbade" carries an authoritarian tone.

There is real frustration and anger at this powerlessness but also admiration for his brave resistance.

In this paragraph, what two parts are highlighted in green?

The topic sentence and conclusion

The explanation and the conclusion.

Chunking, as it relates to paragraph writing, is

the balancing of equal parts of concrete details and commentary

using transitional words to complete a paragraph

a series of examples that support the topic sentence

the use of two or more transition words or phrases

The best way to provide supporting evidence/concrete detail is to try to

provide two examples of the topic sentence's idea.

provide a hint of what you will discuss in the next paragraph.

provide analysis of the example of the topic sentence.

provide statistics only and focus on percentages.

What is the purpose of a commentary sentence?

Commentary sentences explain how and why the concrete detail connects to the claim in the topic sentence.

Commentary sentences explain who wrote the concrete detail and why their opinion is important.

Commentary sentences restate the claim found in the topic sentence in a fresh way.

Commentary sentences give multiple reasons why the claim in the topic sentence is true.

What is the purpose of writing a 2-chunk paragraph instead of a 1-chunk paragraph?

To provide more evidence to support the main idea found in the topic sentence

So that the paragraph is longer

To argue both sides of an argument instead of just one

There is no benefit--they are equal, it just depends on how much the writer wants to write

Why is it important to skip lines when drafting your paragraph?

Make it look like you have done a lot of work

Make it easier for your neighbor to copy

When you revise and edit, you make the corrections in another color because

it is easier to see the corrections you have made.

it makes your draft look more artistic.

Ms. Peck likes you to erase your mistakes.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Topic sentences should provide the idea for the paragraph's sentences,

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.
Which of the options below would make a good topic sentence for this short paragraph?

Exercise is hard.

Basketball is an athletic sport.

I love the Lakers.

I played basketball last Thanksgiving.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Select the best topic sentence for this short paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

Baking cookies is really easy to do.

My grandma has the best cookies recipe.

There are a few steps to follow when making cookies.

Cookies are easier to make than cake.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The "boss" or main idea of every paragraph (no matter which one) is...

the transitional words and phrases

the chunking

the topic sentence

the concluding sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What are the three parts of a paragraph?

Topic, Chunks, Conclusion

Arm

Greetings

head, body,toes

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The topic sentence is usually the __________ sentence.

Second

Third

First

Fifth

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The conclusion is the ___________ sentence

First

Second

Last

Middle

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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Topic sentences should provide the idea for the paragraph's sentences,

You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.Which of the options below would make a good topic sentence for this short paragraph?

Select the best topic sentence for this short paragraph.When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

The "boss" or main idea of every paragraph (no matter which one) is...

What are the three parts of a paragraph?

The topic sentence is usually the __________ sentence.

The conclusion is the ___________ sentence

How many sentences are in a cohesive, well-developed paragraph?

When I put my topic in NEW words in my concluding sentence , I am writing my...

The following can help a paragraph flow and become more high level

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You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.
Which of the options below would make a good topic sentence for this short paragraph?

Select the best topic sentence for this short paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.