Paragraph Structure
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?
Topic Sentence/Introduction Sentence
What is this called "!"
my favorite color is blue.
My favorite color is blue.
We went on a family vacation to florida
We went on a family vacation to Florida.
Does a common noun need a capital letter?
What are the three middle sentences of a paragraph called?
Supporting Details
Correct the following sentence:
What is your favorite color
What is your favorite color?
Are you from north dakota?
Are you from North Dakota?
I am so excited to get a dog.
I am so excited to get a dog!
What is an example of a common noun?
What is the topic sentence/what is its "job?"
The topic sentence is what the rest of your paragraph is going to be about.
Grand Forks North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
he and aunt beth had a special job to do.
He and Aunt Beth had a special job to do.
where does aunt beth live
Where does Aunt Beth live?
What is an example of a proper noun?
Miss. Tezel, North Dakota, Etc
What do the three supporting details do?
The three supporting detail sentences "support" or hold up the topic sentence. They are details about your main idea.
MJ Weber lives in North Dakota.
M.J. Weber lives in North Dakota.
we used to live on cherry street.
We used to live on Cherry Street.
In grand forks north dakota i want to go to schroeder middle school.
In Grand Forks, North Dakota I want to go to Schroeder Middle School.
My favorite items to put on sandwiches are Tomatoes, Pickles, Lettuce and Ham.
My favorite items to put on sandwiches are tomatoes, pickles, lettuce and ham.
What is the main idea of this paragraph or what is it about?
I love fall. Fall is the perfect temperature, not too hot or too cold. When the leaves begin to change, it is so pretty. Also, my favorite holiday, Halloween is in the fall. Fall is the best season.
Today is October 22th 2018.
Today is October 22th, 2018
my favorite food is Potato Chips and pizza.
My favorite food is potato chips and pizza.
My, favorite book is "charlie and the chocolate factory"
My favorite book is "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
What is the word that means a shorter word?
Example: Doctor=Dr
Abbreviation