Science related verbs
to determine the size, amount, or degree of an objecct
measure
something that contributes to a result
factor
A transition phrase used for the first detail
First of all, To begin with
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F O R T A B C O M L E
COMFORTABLE
Write a topic sentence for the question:
Are cats better pets than dogs?
Cats are better pets than dogs. (100pts)
Dogs are better pets than dogs. (100pts)
In my opinion, cats are better pets than dogs. (200pts)
to look into something closely
investigate
amount of space occupied by an object
volume
A transition phrase used for the 2nd or 3rd details
Furthermore, In addition, Moreover, More importantly, Most importantly
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N O A V T E E R
RENOVATE
Write a topic sentence to the question:
Do you prefer joining a sports team or a speech team?
I prefer joining a sports team to a speech team. (200pts)
If you ask me, I prefer joining a sports team to a speech team. (400 pts)
changing (-ing)
converting or altering
the brightness or dullness of a color
A transition phrase used for expanding or elaborating a detail
For example, If that happens, When..., As a result...
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V N C E D A D A
ADVANCED
Write a topic sentence to the question:
Who is the greater scientist, Einstein or Newton?
Einstein is a greater scientist than Newton. (300pts)
Newton is a greater scientist than Einstein. (300 pts)
From my perspective, Newton is a greater scientist than Einstein. (600 pts)
enhanced
two or more factors that can change (hint: plural)
variables
A transition phrase used for expressing opinions or starting a claim
From my perspective, In my opinion, From my viewpoint, If you ask me,
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B V A A I L E A L
AVAILABLE
Write a topic sentence to the question:
Whose lab setup produces a higher rate of photosynthesis, Mary's or Peter's?
From my viewpoint, Mary's lab setup produces a higher rate of photosynthesis. (800 pts)
From my viewpoint, Mary's lab setup produces a higher rate of photosynthesis for several reasons. (1200pts)
to influence something to make something (replace the italicized verbs)
affect something to produce
the mass of solute in a given volume of solution
concentration
A transition phrase used for giving reasons/results
As a result, Because of that, Therefore, Hence
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L Y F E T V F C E I E
EFFECTIVELY
Write a topic sentence to the question:
Where should the school spend the money on renovating? Why?
The school should spend the money on renovating the hallways. (500pts)
From my perspective, the school should spend money on renovating the hallways. (1000 pts)
From my perspective, the school should spend money on renovating the hallways for several reasons. (1500 pts)