prefixes
What does in- mean?
not
What does incomplete mean
not finished
Give a topic sentence for this prompt:
Write a cause and effect essay explaining how Thomas Paine and Paul Revere helped the colonists gain their independence from Great Britain.
Thomas Paine and Paul Revere both helped colonists to gain their independence.
What does im- mean?
not
What is the main idea?
what the passage is mainly about
What will you write about in your paragraph after the topic sentence for this prompt?
Write a cause and effect essay explaining how Thomas Paine and Paul Revere helped the colonists gain their independence from Great Britain.
How Thomas Paine helped the colonists get independence (3 details)
What does -port mean?
to carry
What are supporting details?
They help tell you about the main idea
What will you write about in the second paragraph for this prompt?
Write a cause and effect essay explaining how Thomas Paine and Paul Revere helped the colonists gain their independence from Great Britain.
How Paul Revere helped the colonists gain independence (3 details)
What is cause and effect?
cause= event
effect= what happens because of the event
Give a conclusion sentence for this prompt:
Write a cause and effect essay explaining how Thomas Paine and Paul Revere helped the colonists gain their independence from Great Britain.
In conclusion, Thomas Paine and Paul Revere both helped the colonists to gain independence from Great Britain.
What is chronological order?
What do you need to make sure you put in each of your paragraphs?
EVIDENCE