Introduction
3.8 paragraphs
Conclusions
3.8 Topic Sentences and Conclusions
3.8 Points and Supporting Details
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Name one way to create a hook at the beginning of your writing piece?
Ask a question.
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Name the parts of a 3.8 paragraph
Topic sentence, point 1 with supporting detail, point 2 with supporting detail, point 3 with supporting detail, and a conclusion
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What are some guiding principles for writing conclusions at the end of a writing piece?
Restate what you are writing about, it should be more than one sentence, and relist the main points of your writing piece
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Here is a list of topic sentences from a writing piece. How could you make these topic sentences stronger? 1. There are many ways you can learn how to cook. 2. There are many ways you can practice cooking. 3. There are many ways you can show what you know about cooking.
They are boring and use a lot of repeated words. You might correct this way: 1. First of all, there are many options to learn how to cook. 2. Finding opportunities to also practice cooking can come in several opportunities. 3. Finally, you might consider showing what you know to others.
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What is wrong with this point and supporting detail? How could you correct it? There are many ways to have fun with art. First, you could gather painting supplies and create an original canvas piece. For example, creating can help pass time.
The for example does not list an example.
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What are some other hooks you could use in the introduction of your writing piece?
quotes, Use an onomatopoeia, questions, or a definition
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Why is it important to use 3.8 paragraphs when responding to a question?
It allows you to give details and examples about what you are writing about. It allows you to show what you know in detail.
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What is wrong with this conclusion that came at the end of a writing piece? So as you can see, there are a lot of things you can do on rainy, snowy, and summer days.
It is only 1 sentence.
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What would be an appropriate topic sentence and conclusion for this paragraph? First, You have to remember a feeding schedule for your dog. They can not go without food or water. Also, you will also need to make time to wash your dog's hair, but also time for trimming its nails and giving it a hair trim. Doing this keeps pets looking their best. Lastly, you must be sure to take your dog outside to use the restroom. Not taking the opportunity to do this could have its own consequences.
Possible topic sentence: Taking care of a dog can be time consuming. Possible conclusion: So as you can see, taking care of a dog can require invested time.
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Is this a completed 3.8 paragraph? Explain your answer. Taking family vacations have so many options. First, you could choose to go to the beach. Secondly, you could go to the mountains. Lastly, you could visit an amusement park. Family vacations are a great way to make memories with your family.
Missing the supporting details for each point.
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What can a writer use to help develop their introductions?
Pre-writing and the writing prompt
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How many 3.8 paragraphs must you have in your writing piece?
3
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Evaluate. Would you consider this a strong conclusion to a writing prompt? Explain your answer. Reading is a life skill that can help individuals achieve in life. Everywhere you go, you will have a need to read. Some of those locations include work, school, and at home.
Yes, it includes enough information that the reader is reminded of the topic being written about AND it restates the points made earlier in the writing.
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What can you use in the writing process to gather ideas for writing?
Pre-writing
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What could be a supporting detail for the point below? First, parrots could be a choice of pet for you.
Examples: Parrots can do lots of neat tricks like talk, but do not require a lot of interaction.
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Each introduction must include what?
Hook, background information, focus statement, and a list of what is to come in the writing piece
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Name a guiding principle for using the transition "For example". Give an example.
You must use an actual example. First, you could go outside and play in the snow. For example, you could build a snowman or have a snowball fight.
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What are some things a writer could do to strengthen this conclusion? There are many ways to find information on pets.
Use a transition, restate points, and add a final thought Example: So, as you can see, there are many ways you can find information on pets. Going to the library, doing online research, and talking to a local vet are just a few opportunities to learn more about the eating habits, care, and love of having an animal to call your own. The more you know, the more success you can have with your loving friend.
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What is a key way to help your writing flow, or "make Flo happy", when writing your topic sentences and your conclusions?
Be sure to vary the words used in each and not to repeat the same wording over and over again. This can help strengthen your writing and make it much easier to read.
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What could be three points for the following topic sentence? There are many ways to entertain children.
1. You can play board games with them. 2. You could take them outside to play. 3. You could take them to a movie at the theater.
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What is the problem with this introduction? There are many things you can do to make good grades.
It is only 1 sentence. There is not focus statement, hook, or listing of what should come in the writing piece. Example: Ouch! Have you ever felt that when receiving back a grade on an assignment? Sometimes, getting good grades can be difficult, but there are things you can do to help. Some of those things include rereading your assignment, focusing on the directions, and asking for help.
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How does pre-writing help you produce a 3.8 writing piece?
It organizes your thoughts so that you only have to go down the list you created.
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Why do you need a conclusion in a writing piece?
To restate points and to bring closure to what you've written.
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What are the two types of conclusions in a writing piece? Name 2 ways they differ
Concluding sentences in 3.8 paragraph and conclusion paragraph in your writing piece. Ways they differ: 1. 3.8 conclusions are 1 sentence that sound similar to the topic sentence. 2. Conclusions for writing pieces are paragraphs that sound similar to the introduction. 3. There are 3 - 3.8 paragraph conclusions 4. There is only 1 conclusion for a writing piece
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Evaluate this 3.8 paragraph. Are there any corrections that should be made? Explain. There are many opportunities to find information about different types of animals. First, the public library is a great place to go for research. The public library has a lot of books on varying topics and will have a lot of resources to use. Secondly, the internet has a lot of information. For example, you could visit lots of websites to gather information. Lastly, you could visit your vet. For example, lots of vets know about animals.
Point 3 uses the words for example for its supporting detail but does not give an example. Also, there is no conclusion at the end of this paragraph.
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