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Sentence and Paragraph Structure
Persuasive Paragraphs
Descriptive Paragraphs
Narrative Paragraphs
Expository Paragraphs
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The following is a _____________: My dog is so smart he can jump and shake a paw I got him from the pound he is so cute.
What is a run on sentence
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The purpose of a persuasive paragraph
What is to share an opinion and convince others to think/act in a certain way
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What does a descriptive paragraph appeal to?
What are the 5 senses - sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste.
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What is a narrative paragraph?
It is like a very short story - it describes an event or experience.
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What is an expository paragraph?
A list of details, facts, or steps to explain an idea or process
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The following is a ____________ : today at the mall
What is a sentence fragment
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What supports the opinion stated in a persuasive paragraph?
What are facts and opinions
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Give an example of a descriptive word that appeals to each of the five senses.
Delectable - taste Slimy - touch Sour - smell Fat and fluffy - sight Cackle - sound
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What should a narrative paragraph do for a reader?
It should intrigue them and make them want to keep reading.
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What kinds of words are important to include in this type of paragraph?
Transition words
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What are the parts of a paragraph and their purposes?
What are introductory/topic sentence (introduces the topic of the paragraph), supporting detail (supports the topic sentence), and the concluding sentence (restates the topic sentence).
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Give an example of a topic sentence that one might use when writing a persuasive paragraph about the following topic: Extended curfew
What is "Curfews are currently too early, and should be extended for the betterment of teenagers everywhere."
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Make the paragraph below more descriptive: I ate lunch today. It was good. I liked it. Lunch today was good.
I at the most delicious pizza for lunch today. The vegetables were crisp, and the meal had a very appetizing aroma. I especially liked the taste of garlic in the tomato sauce, and the crispy crust. Lunch today was the best it's been all week!
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For which of the following topics would a narrative paragraph be the most appropriate style to write in? - My most embarrassing moment - What I ate for lunch today - My life story - How to build a bike
My most embarrassing moment & My life story
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Give 5 examples of solid transition words
First Then Next Lastly Finally
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The two parts of a sentence.
What are the subject and the predicate.
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Give an example of a supporting sentence for the following topic sentence: Summer break is a time when students can relax and recharge after a long school year, and so it should be extended from two months to three.
What is "With all of the plans parents make for kids during summer break, there is little time for them to participate in activities of their own choosing."
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Name some descriptive supporting details for the following topic: The weather outside today
The wind is so cold it hurts your face. The snowflakes are big and fluffy. The sky is blanketed in white cloud.
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What are the important things to include in your body/supporting details of the narrative paragraph?
Beginning, Middle, and End
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Which of the following topics could you write an expository paragraph about? - How to build a snowman - Directions on how to get to school - The weather outside - School policies
How to build a snowman & Directions to school
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The following sentence is missing _________ : The big, black bear.
What is the predicate
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Write a persuasive paragraph, with one supporting sentence, on the following topic: Spruce Avenue School is the best Jr. High in Edmonton
What is "Spruce Avenue school is the best Jr. High in Edmonton. The staff and students are the kindest and smartest group of people, and so one can easily agree that the school is the best. There is no better Jr. High in the city than Spruce Ave."
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What should a descriptive paragraph do for the reader?
It should help them envision the thing you are describing.
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Write a narrative paragraph on the following topic: My Tuesday morning
My Tuesday morning was very hectic. I got out of bed, and realized that I was late for school! I quickly put on my favorite red pants and freshly washed black shirt. I had time to brush my teeth, but not my hair, so it was really knotty. I ran to school as quickly as I could, and walked in just before the loud bell. This morning was really rushed!
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Write an expository paragraph about how to brush your teeth.
Brushing your teeth is a very important thing to do. First, grab your tooth brush and run the head of it under some cold water. Next, grab some toothpaste and carefully place it on the brush end of the toothbrush. Then take a couple of minutes to brush your teeth, moving the toothbrush in small circles across your teeth. Now rinse the toothbrush. Now your teeth are clean and your breath is minty fresh!