Beginning
This sentence makes the reader interested in the writing.
Why do we use text evidence in our writing?
To support our ideas
Why are transition words/phrases important?
To help move your writing forward and sequence events.
What is a better word for sad?
Devastated, depressed, downcast, miserable, etc.
What is elaboration?
the addition of more details concerning what was already said
using your own words to add more information and thoughts to your writing
These 2 things should be included in your topic sentence to inform the reader about the direction of your writing.
The two big ideas for your middle paragraphs
Why do we quote text evidence?
To give credit to the author because we are not using our own words.
"In summary"
"At last"
These are transitions found in...
The conclusion
Write an informational essay explaining why it is important for people to volunteer in their communities and how volunteering impacts the community.
What does the word impact mean?
To have an effect on something
What are two ways in which you can elaborate?
1. Use commas in a series
2. Use a dash
3. Use an opener phrase
4. Describe something
One person who helped make the Titanic said "it's unsinkable," but they were wrong.
Why would this sentence be included in a beginning paragraph?
To hook the reader with a quote.
According to Home Sweet Ocean, a majority of the world's oxygen is created by kelp.
What is this quote missing?
Quotation marks
According to Home Sweet Ocean, "a majority of the world's oxygen is created by kelp."
Initially you have to have some motivation well his was Lionel Messi.
Where would you put a comma and a semicolon in this transition sentence?
Initially, you have to have some motivation; well his was Lionel Messi.
The Titanic could have been consumed in the water.
What words in this sentence can help you understand what the word consumed means?
The words "in the water" help you understand how the ship is being consumed or sinking in the water.
A plain ocean- no coral reef or kelp forest, can still be productive.
What was used to elaborate in this sentence?
a dash
Huff, huff, huff, kick, goal!!!
What literary device did this person use to hook the reader?
Onomatopoeia
"Salt comes from oceans."
What is this quote missing?
Mention the article the information came from
According to Valuable Ocean Resources, "Salt comes from oceans."
In addition to surfing, Bethany Hamilton was still able to write books.
What do you think the big idea of this paragraph will be?
The big idea is how Bethany Hamilton wrote books after her accident.
The two were pretty unfazed by the scenario. They even joked about it.
What words from this sentence can help you understand what the word unfazed means?
"They even joked about it" can help you understand that unfazed means that they did not take the situation seriously.
They were not concerned.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner would be a messy affair without spoons, forks, and knives.
What was used to elaborate in this sentence?
Commas in a series
All oceans play an enormous part in the water cycle and supply the Earth with valuable resources that we use in our everyday life.
Why would this sentence be included in a beginning paragraph?
To tell the reader the two big ideas/topic sentence.
Scientists estimate and speculate that more than 50% of all life on Earth is found in the depths of the ocean.
How can you fix this sentence to quote it properly?
Mention the article and add quotation marks.
According to Valuable Ocean Resources, "Scientists estimate and speculate that more than 50% of all life on Earth is found in the depths of the ocean."
Now what else could have made the ship sink? Well its obvious- the ICEBURG.
Where do you think this transition takes place in the writing?
It transitions from middle one to middle two.
Well most of the creature of the ocean are active at night.
What word can replace the phrase "active at night"?
Well most of the creatures of the ocean are nocturnal.
The ocean is blue.
How can I elaborate to better describe the ocean?
The ocean is blue- a result of the absorption and scattering of light.
The ocean is blue, big, and deep which allows fish, dolphins, and other sea creatures to live in it.