Topic Sentence
Where are topic sentences located in a 5 paragraph essay?
At the beginning of each body paragraph.
Where are thesis statements located in a 5 paragraph essay?
Does the transitional word, "furthermore" show repetition, sequence, example, or conclusion?
Sequence
What are the titles of our bellwork for each day of the week?
Monday Mindset, Tuesday Context Clues, Wednesday Writing, Thursday Lit Term, and Friday Mentor Sentences or Friday Freewrite.
What type of word is typically used at the beginning of a topic sentence?
A transitional word.
How many supporting details should a thesis statement have?
Three
Do the transitional words, "to illustrate" show repetition, sequence, example, or conclusion?
Example
How much time will you have to take the writing SOL?
As much time as you need.
True or False?
A topic sentence restates one of the three supporting details in your thesis statement.
True
What does a thesis statement do for an essay?
It summarizes what an essay will be about and provides a general idea of what will be in the body paragraphs.
List five transitional words that show sequence.
First, second, third, furthermore, finally, and Next
A sentence that contains a dependent and independent clause is called what?
Complex Sentence.
What does a topic sentence do for a body paragraph?
It unifies and/or provides the main idea for the paragraph.
What three elements must be present in your thesis statements?
Your topic, position, and three supporting details.
Where are transitional words most often found in a five paragraph essay?
At the beginning of a topic sentence in the body paragraphs of a five paragraph essay.
What is the one type of hook that shouldn't be used on the Writing SOL
Fact. Facts need to be researched and you will not be able to research will taking the Writing SOL.