Exploring Power Numbers in Topic Sentences

The video tutorial covers writing introductory paragraphs, focusing on power number statements. It explains how to use number words to create topic sentences that introduce lists of information. Examples are provided to illustrate the concept, and common mistakes are highlighted. The video briefly mentions occasion position statements but focuses on power number statements for practical application in writing.

What is the first sentence in an introductory paragraph called?

• NVF

• Conclusion Sentence

• Topic Sentence

• Supporting Detail

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What is a power number statement?

• A sentence that contains a number word

• A sentence that describes the main idea

• A sentence that provides a counter-argument

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph

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Which of the following is NOT a helpful number word?

• Several

• Few

• Many

• Various

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What does a power number statement indicate to the reader?

• The main idea of the article

• The conclusion of the paragraph

• A list of information will follow

• A counter-argument is coming

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Which of the following is an example of a power number statement?

• There are many good things about martial arts.

• Several aspects of martial arts are beneficial to kids and adults.

• Martial arts is good for people for several reasons.

• The author describes how martial arts is helpful.

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Why should you avoid starting a power number statement with 'There are'?

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It is considered first-grade level writing

• It is too informal

• It is too complex

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Which of the following is a better way to start a power number statement?

• Martial arts is good for people for several reasons.

• There are many good things about martial arts.

• Many good things are there about martial arts.

• There are several reasons why martial arts is beneficial.

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What will students practice in the next few days?

• Creating counter-arguments

• Writing conclusions

• Adding power number statements to NVF

• Writing supporting details

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What is the purpose of a power number statement in an introductory paragraph?

• To list supporting details

• To conclude the paragraph

• To indicate a list of information will follow

• To introduce the main idea

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What should students do after reading an article?

• Create a counter-argument

• List supporting details

• Write an NVF and a topic sentence

• Write a conclusion

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