Writing - Paragraphs
Each week, we have been studying 'writing topics' such as: parts of a sentence, order of a sentence, grammar, and other mechanics of writing (these include: spelling, capitalization, and punctuation). NOW, we will look at how to write a paragraph. WATCH and LISTEN only the first time. THEN WATCH, LISTEN, and WRITE DOWN new information. Although she talks about transition words, this lesson will focus on a basic 5 sentence paragraph first.
Each week, we have been studying 'writing topics' such as: parts of a sentence, order of a sentence, grammar, and other mechanics of writing (these include: spelling, capitalization, and punctuation). NOW, we will look at how to write a paragraph. WATCH and LISTEN only the first time. THEN WATCH, LISTEN, and WRITE DOWN new information. Although she talks about transition words, this lesson will focus on a basic 5 sentence paragraph first.
Let's look at an example of basic paragraph with a topic sentence, 3 detail sentences, and a concluding sentence. The topic sentence is in black, the detail or supporting sentences are in red, and the concluding sentence is in purple.
Let's look at an example of basic paragraph with a topic sentence, 3 detail sentences, and a concluding sentence. The topic sentence is in black, the detail or supporting sentences are in red, and the concluding sentence is in purple.
ValentineBasicParagraph.docxTopic Sentence = Valentine's Day is a day to show or express your love.
Topic Sentence = Valentine's Day is a day to show or express your love.
Detail or Supporting Sentence #1 = Many people buy gifts to show their love.
Detail or Supporting Sentence #1 = Many people buy gifts to show their love.
Detail or Supporting Sentence #2 = Some people take their loved ones 'out' on Valentine's Day.
Detail or Supporting Sentence #2 = Some people take their loved ones 'out' on Valentine's Day.
Detail or Supporting Sentence #3 = Still others express their love in words.
Detail or Supporting Sentence #3 = Still others express their love in words.
Concluding Sentence = These are some of the ways that people show or express their love for each other.
Concluding Sentence = These are some of the ways that people show or express their love for each other.
A topic sentence tells your readers what you are writing about.
A topic sentence tells your readers what you are writing about.
Supporting sentences help the topic sentence by giving more information.
Supporting sentences help the topic sentence by giving more information.
The concluding sentence repeats the topic sentence ideas, BUT not with the same words used in the topic sentence. Examples : This is why I think............., For these reasons, .................,
The concluding sentence repeats the topic sentence ideas, BUT not with the same words used in the topic sentence. Examples : This is why I think............., For these reasons, .................,
guinea pigs
guinea pigs
Guinea Pigs
Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs make the best pets. They are clean animals and take up a little space. They are cheap to feed. They are loving animals and never bite. This is why guinea pigs are popular pets in America, especially for children.
Guinea pigs make the best pets. They are clean animals and take up a little space. They are cheap to feed. They are loving animals and never bite. This is why guinea pigs are popular pets in America, especially for children.
ANSWERS
ANSWERS
*Topic sentence = Guinea pigs make the best pets.
*Topic sentence = Guinea pigs make the best pets.
*Supporting Sentences = 1) They are clean animals and take up a little space.
*Supporting Sentences = 1) They are clean animals and take up a little space.
2) They are cheap to feed.
2) They are cheap to feed.
3) They are loving animals and never bite.
3) They are loving animals and never bite.
*Concluding Sentence = This is why guinea pigs are popular pets in America, epecially for children.
*Concluding Sentence = This is why guinea pigs are popular pets in America, epecially for children.
HOMEWORK - I have sentences here: a topic sentence, 3 supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. Put these sentences in the correct order in paragraph format. Email me your paragraph.
HOMEWORK - I have sentences here: a topic sentence, 3 supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. Put these sentences in the correct order in paragraph format. Email me your paragraph.
*Britian has a high standard of education.
*Britian has a high standard of education.
*For these reasons, Britian is a very desirable place to live.
*For these reasons, Britian is a very desirable place to live.
*Britian has an excellent transportation system.
*Britian has an excellent transportation system.
*There are three reasons why Britian is one of the best countries in the world.
*There are three reasons why Britian is one of the best countries in the world.
*Britian's cities are clean and well managed.
*Britian's cities are clean and well managed.
LET'S TRY ANOTHER ONE. Please do the same: put the sentences in order in correct paragraph format.
LET'S TRY ANOTHER ONE. Please do the same: put the sentences in order in correct paragraph format.
*Pets or people can knock over candles that can start a fire.
*Pets or people can knock over candles that can start a fire.
*People forget to blow out the candles.
*People forget to blow out the candles.
*To be safe in your home, watch your children, be careful around candles, and don't forget to put out candles when you go to bed.
*To be safe in your home, watch your children, be careful around candles, and don't forget to put out candles when you go to bed.
*Children playing with candles can be burned.
*Children playing with candles can be burned.
*Candles can be dangerous in the home.
*Candles can be dangerous in the home.
MORE HOMEWORK
MORE HOMEWORK
I will give you the topic sentence. You finish the paragraph with 3 supporting sentences and a concluding sentence only. Email me your paragraph. dbruckner@tacomacommunityhouse.org
I will give you the topic sentence. You finish the paragraph with 3 supporting sentences and a concluding sentence only. Email me your paragraph. dbruckner@tacomacommunityhouse.org
Choose which topic sentence you want to use:
Choose which topic sentence you want to use:
*Topic sentence: Covid-19 has changed my life. OR Learning English is difficult.
*Topic sentence: Covid-19 has changed my life. OR Learning English is difficult.
***IF you know about transition words like: first, second, next, last, or finally, you can use them.
***IF you know about transition words like: first, second, next, last, or finally, you can use them.