cause and effect
words associated with cause
For
Because
Since
classification separates something into ______________
groups / categories
Ture or False
◦Usually focuses on a current problem
true
comparison paragraphs answer the question of how two things are ___________ or _____________
alike or different
what are the comparative and superlative forms of the word
safe
safe, safer, safest
words associated with effect
So
But
For this reason
Therefore
Is this topic sentence for a classification paragraph correct? "Animals can be categorized into wild and domestic."
yes
true or false
problem/solution paragraphs offer ways to sort items
false
What are some phrases or words is likely to be used mostly in a comparison paragraph?
As a result and Consequently
Firstly and
Finally
On the other hand, However
In my opinion and I believe that
what are the comparative and superlative forms of the word
beautiful
more beautiful, most beautiful
What is the cause in this sentence?
Because it rained, I got soaked.
it rained
Write a topic sentence for the following topic and organizing principle:
topic: university courses
Universities offer a variety of course. The courses can be classified by content area.
Spencer came home from school and he was hungry. He decided to see if there was anything in the cupboard to eat. He checked the shelf and couldn't find any chips or crackers. He looked in another cupboard and there weren't any snacks there either. Finally, he looked in the frig and there he found some apples to eat.
What is the solution?
he looked in the fridge
What is being compared?
"My hometown and my college town have several things in common. First, both are small rural communities. For example, my hometown, Gridlock, has a population of only about 10,000 people. Similarly, my college town, Subnormal, consists of about 11,000 residents. This population swells to 15,000 people when college students are attending classes. A second way in which these two towns are similar is that they are both located in rural areas. Gridlock is surrounded by many acres of farmland which is devoted mainly to growing corn and soybeans. In the same way, Subnormal lies in the center of farmland which is used to raise hogs and cattle. Thirdly, both of these towns are similar in that both contain college campuses.
home town and college town
How do you make comparative and superlative forms of short one syllable words?
er , est
Consequently means __________
as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore:
What are some words that are used as transition words in the classification paragraph
Next
Third
Another
Quality
Sorts
.
The monstrous traffic problem in the city has been haunting motorists for several decade. What do you think is the solution of the problem?
regulate the sale of cars
Q.
What is the controlling idea of the topic sentence in this paragraph?
"You already know that there are major differences between a house and a nest. In contrast to a house, a nest is small and only has one room. Another difference is that a house is typically for humans, while a nest is for birds. However, you might be surprised to find out that nests and houses have some things that are the same.
major differences between a house and a nest
how to make comparative and superlative forms of words that are three or more syllables
more, most
What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?
The student doing very badly on the test
Write a topic sentence for types of careers
There are many different categories of careers. Two main ones are manufacturing and business.
Philippines has an increasing number of COVID-19 positive cases. What do you think is the solution to this?
wear masks, stay indoors
The following are the contrast signal words, except ..
Even though
However
Both
Yet
both
what are the comparative and superlative forms of the word
old
lucky
expensive
old, older, oldest
lucky, luckier, luckiest
more expensive, most expensive