Mrs. Tilley introduces a lesson for third graders on writing paragraphs with topic and concluding sentences, and alphabetizing spelling words. The lesson includes explanations, practice activities, and a fun brain break. Students learn to construct topic sentences and alphabetize words, with a focus on engaging and interactive learning.

What are the objectives of today's lesson?

• To learn about amphibians and reptiles

• To write a paragraph with a topic and concluding sentence and alphabetize spelling words

• To practice multiplication and division

• To explore the history of summer vacations

What is a paragraph?

• A poem

• A list of unrelated sentences

• A set of sentences on the same topic

• A single sentence

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To introduce new information

• To conclude the paragraph

• To tell the main idea of the paragraph

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is a way to hook the reader?

• Ignoring the reader

• Nailing down a question

• Using complex words

• Writing in all caps

What is onomatopoeia?

• A sound word like 'tweet'

• A concluding sentence

• A type of paragraph

• A type of question

What is the topic sentence for the summer paragraph?

• Summer is boring

• Why is summer such a great season?

• Summer is too hot

• I dislike summer

What is the concluding sentence for the summer paragraph?

• Summer is not fun

• This is what makes summer so great

• I don't like summer

• Summer is too short

What activity is suggested for a brain break?

• Reading a book

• Completing a master builder challenge

• Taking a nap

• Drawing a picture

What is the first step in alphabetizing words?

• Ignore the letters

• Count the number of letters

• Sort by the first letter

• Look at the last letter

Which word starts with the letter 'b'?

• Exercise

• Story

• Child

• Baby