Brainstorming
Write a topic sentence for the prompt:
Write a paragraph about your plans this weekend.
"I am going to have a very busy weekend."
"This weekend will be very fun and exciting."
"I can't wait for this weekend."
etc.
Edit any errors in punctuation, grammar, or spelling:
Last summer I go to Japan.
Last summer I went to Japan.
What are the different parts of a paragraph?
Topic sentence, body (reason/support), concluding sentence
Name 5 adverbs of manner
quickly, softly, quietly, happily, slowly, carefully, sadly, angrily, etc.
Choose the correct present tense form:
had
didn't have
will has
have
have
Write a concluding sentence for the topic sentence:
Science is an interesting but challenging subject.
"Science is a cool but difficult subject."
"Science is an engaging but hard subject."
etc.
Edit any errors in punctuation, grammar, or spelling:
My favorite classes are gym science and math.
My favorite classes are gym, science, and math.
What is the best way to write a strong topic sentence?
Reword the prompt.
Name 5 time words
after, before, during, when, finally, first, next, Monday, then, etc.
Choose the correct past tense form:
going
goes
went
was go
went
Write a support for the reason:
There are many different kinds of beautiful flowers.
"For example, roses, tulips, and lilies are all gorgeous flowers."
"In my opinion, the prettiest flowers are sunflowers, wildflowers, and daisies."
Edit any errors in punctuation, grammar, or spelling:
I am learning a information in they're English class.
I am learning information in their English class.
What is the best way to write a strong concluding sentence?
Reword the topic sentence.
Combine the sentences using an adjective clause:
My favorite toy is a bear. My mother gave it to me.
My favorite toy is a bear that my mother gave to me.
Choose the correct future tense form:
will jumping
won't jump
jumps
going to jumped
won't jump
Write a topic sentence AND concluding sentence for the prompt:
Write a paragraph about an endangered animal.
...
Edit any errors in punctuation, grammar, or spelling:
Before I was really like India so next I want go to Burma.
Before, I really liked India, so next I want to go to Burma.
When can and can't we use words like "I", "my", and "me" in our paragraphs?
When the prompt asks our opinion vs. when the prompt does NOT ask our opinion
Name 5 connecting words
and, but, so, because, however, therefore, or, although, etc.
Choose the correct past tense form:
doesn't dream
didn't dreamt
didn't dream
wasn't dreamed
didn't dream
Write a topic sentence, reason & support, and concluding sentence for the prompt:
Write a paragraph about your favorite food to eat in the winter.
...
Edit any errors in punctuation, grammar, or spelling:
I am hope that next week will going to be relaxing but it probably gonna to be busy.
I hope that next week will be relaxing, but it's probably going to be busy.
What are 3 things you should NEVER do when writing a paragraph?
Ask the reader a question.
Use slang like "gonna".
Disconnected TS and CS
etc.
Name 5 different modals
would, could, should, might, must, can
Choose the correct present tense form:
doesn't travel
is not travelled
will not traveling
didn't travel
doesn't travel