Great American Slurp
What is theme?
Theme is the message about life that an author wants to give readers.
What does TS stand for?
What is included in a TS sentence?
Topic Sentence
❖TS is the first sentence of the paragraph. It shows the main idea.
❖TS tells the reader what the paragraph is going to be about.
❖TS is the statement you have to prove in the paragraph.
(simple, compound, or complex)
Salina reads challenging books.
Simple
Give the definition and an example
Dash
Very tiny amount
Add a dash of pepper to your food.
Select the type of sentence
(declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamative)
Did you get a good grade on the vocabulary quiz?
interrogative
Why do The Lin's slurp their soup in The French restaurant?
Slurping cools the liquid and is their way of showing appreciation.
What does CD stand?
Where is it in a paragraph?
What is included in a CD sentence?
Concrete Detail
❖CD is the second sentence in your paragraph.
❖CD is the evidence that supports your main idea (TS).
❖CD It contains facts, quotes, examples, etc.
❖CD transitions = For example,
(simple, compound, or complex)
Dominik likes to draw, but Frederick likes to play football.
Compound
Give the definition and an example
Lavishly
Generously
Zanae spent lavishly when she went to the mall.
Select the type of sentence
(declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamative)
Stop! Do not enter that room.
imperative
What did The Gleasons do at dinner that would be considered rude in Chinese culture?
They mixed all of the food together on one plate.
What does CM stand for?
What is included in a CM sentence?
Commentary
❖CM are the explanations.
❖CMs are your analysis, interpretation, explanation, or insight into your
CD.
❖CMs are where your voice is heard.
❖CM is your opinion.
What part of speech are FANBOYS?
List them
Conjunction
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Give the definition and an example
Mortified
Embarrassed
The student was mortified when her mother showed up at her class.
Select the type of sentence
(declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamative)
Zacari has the key.
declarative
How does the waiter react to the slurping?
He freezes in place and pours wine all over a customer.
What does CS stand for?
What does it include?
Concluding Sentence
❖CS wraps up the paragraph, meaning you have to relate back to your topic sentence.
❖CS rephrases the main idea
❖CS Transitions = therefore, in conclusion
(simple, compound, or complex)
When the kids play outside, Mom likes to read a book.
Complex
Give the definition and an example
Spectacle
Show/scene
The state fair is a once-a-year spectacle.
Select the type of sentence
(declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamative)
What a scary story he shared with us!
exclamative
What is the theme of The Great American Slurp?
Different cultures have different customs, but all people have similar feelings and needs.
Identify Each Sentence as a TS, CD, CM, CS
I like Thanksgiving because I like to eat a lot . I like to eat delicious turkey. For example, l eat different kinds of turkey. Honey roasted turkey is my favorite . Also, I like many different desserts . l especially love to eat my grandma’s pumpkin pie. I will always like Thanksgiving because I enjoy eating a lot of different food during this holiday.
I like Thanksgiving because I like to eat a lot (TS) . I like to eat delicious turkey (CD). For example, l eat different kinds of turkey. Honey roasted turkey is my favorite (CM) . Also, I like many different desserts (CD). l especially love to eat my grandma’s pumpkin pie (CM). I will always like Thanksgiving because I enjoy eating a lot of different food during this holiday (CS).
(simple, compound, or complex)
When the students complete Read Theory, Dr. Cohen likes to check their progress.
Complex
The students showed good etiquette when they cleaned the classroom at the end of class.
Etiquette
Select the type of sentence
(declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamative)
Can you identify the theme of the story?
interrogative