Paragraph and Essay Structure
What are two important qualities of a topic sentence?
A topic sentence:
- is the first sentence in a paragraph
- says the paragraph's topic and controlling idea
Make a sentence using the simple present tense.
Example:
Emily drinks matcha every morning.
What are the four articles in English?
1. a
2. an
3. the
4. the zero article (Ø)
Define "bizarre."
Very strange or odd
Define "opinion."
a belief or judgment about something, not always based on facts or knowledge
What are two important qualities of supporting sentences?
Supporting sentences:
- are the middle sentences in the paragraph
- provide examples and details about the topic
Make a sentence using the past progressive tense.
Example:
I was sleeping when my phone rang.
Make a sentence and identify the grammatical subject.
Example:
He is looking forward to the last day of school.
Define "guru."
an influential teacher or popular expert
Define "anxious."
being worried or nervous
What are two important qualities of a concluding sentence?
A concluding sentence:
- is the last sentence of a paragraph
- says the paragraph's topic and controlling idea again in different words and with more detail
Make a sentence using a future expression.
Example:
Emily is going to go to graduation to celebrate her 12th grade students.
Make a sentence and identify the grammatical object.
Example:
Emily ate strawberry shortcake last Tuesday.
Define "dialogue."
1. a conversation between two or more people
2. the words spoken by characters in a story
3. an exchange of ideas or opinions
Define "respect."
behaving politely towards someone or something you admire
What are two important qualities of a "hook"?
A "hook":
- is the first sentence of an essay
- makes the reader want to read more because it is interesting
Make a sentence using the present perfect progressive tense.
Example:
We have been waiting for a long time, and it is finally the end of the school year!
Say three noncount nouns.
Examples:
bread, milk, paper, experience
Define "lichen."
small plants that live on rocks and tree bark
Define "quote."
repeating someone else's words, exactly as they said them, in speech or writing
What are three things we must always do when we use a quote in our own writing?
1. Introduce the quote with a tag
2. Put the quote in quotation marks
3. Write an explanation for the quote
Make a sentence using the past perfect tense.
Example:
Emily had gone to school when Eric woke up.
Make three questions: one Yes/No question, one WH- question, and one How question.
Example:
Did he go to bed early last night?
When did he go to bed last night?
How well did he sleep last night?
Define "unanimous."
sharing the same opinion or being in complete agreement
Define "persistent."
continuing something even when it is difficult or there are challenges