The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph.
100
Where is a concluding sentence located in a paragraph?
The concluding sentence is the last sentence of the paragraph.
100
Name a synonym for the word "evidence".
A synonym for the word evidence is "proof".
100
Name at least three transition words I can use in my writing.
Some transition words I can use in my writing are "first, next, then, lastly, finally" etc.
200
What three words do I include at the end of my topic sentence?
The three words I include at the end of my topic sentence are "in many ways".
200
What is a synonym for the word "concluding"?
A synonym for the word concluding is "ending".
200
Name a synonym for the word "passage".
A synonym for the word passage is "essay".
200
What do you need to include after your transition words?
You need to include a comma after you use a transition word.
300
What kind of chart can I make on scrap paper to help me when I write a topic sentence?
I can make a T-chart to help me write a topic sentence.
300
What words do I use to start my concluding sentence?
The words I use to start my concluding sentence are:
"These are the many ways..."
300
Give another synonym for the word passage.
Another synonym for the word passage is "story".
300
How many supporting details or evidence do you need to include in your writing?
You need to include AT LEAST 3 pieces of evidence in your response.
400
What kind of word do I circle in the MCAS prompt before I write my topic sentence?
I circle the question word in the MCAS prompt before I write my topic sentence.
400
Why is it important to include a concluding sentence in my written response?
It's important to include a concluding sentence because it wraps up my response and lets the reader know I am finished.
400
Fill in this sentence: The _______ support the main idea.
The DETAILS support the main idea.
400
On a T-chart, what do I put on the right hand side?
You should put your evidence or supporting details on the right hand side of the T-chart.
500
Why is it important to include a topic sentence in my writing?
It's important to include a topic sentence in my writing because the topic sentence introduces what I am going to write about to the reader.
500
Turn this topic sentence into a concluding sentence:
"McCarthy School is helping me learn in many ways."
Concluding sentence:
"These are the many ways that McCarthy School is helping me learn."
500
What vocabulary word(s) describe what the author wanted you to learn?
Central Idea or Central Message describe what the author wanted you to learn.
500
What should you always do when you're done writing?
You should always re-read what you wrote when you're done writing. Make sure you have spelled any words correctly that were GIVEN to you in the prompt!