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Paragraph Structure
Writing a Review
WH Questions
Imperatives
When-Clauses
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Which part of a paragraph names the topic and controlling idea?
The topic sentence Reminder: it is usually the 1st sentence in the paragraph
100
What is the purpose of a review?
To give people useful information about a product as well as a clear opinion of the product (so people can decide if they want to buy/use it)
100
Q: X is the bus stop? A: The bus stop is across the street from our building.
Where is the bus stop?
100
Is this an imperative? Stop talking!
Yes. Stop is the base form of the verb. The subject is understood to be "you."
100
Complete the sentence. When I usually wake up, ....
When I usually wake up, I feel rested.
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What is the purpose of words like "first," "second," "in addition," etc.?
These words signal a transition in the paragraph - that something important is about to be shared - like a main idea of the paragraph.
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What does this kind of topic sentence need to include?
The topic as well as an opinion of it
200
Q: X do you work? A: I work to support my family?
Why do you work?
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Is this an imperative? You speak louder!
No. Speak is the base form of the verb. But we never state the subject unless we are addressing someone in particular.
200
Complete the sentence. .... when I have free time.
I like to go to the gym when I have free time.
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What is the purpose of words like "for instance," "for example," "such as," etc.?
These words signal that a specific example of some main idea is about to be shared in the paragraph.
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What information usually follows immediately after the topic sentence in a review?
A brief description of the thing you are reviewing
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Q: X takes you to school? A: My daughter takes me to school.
Who takes you to school?
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Is this an imperative? Please don't do that, Gloria!
Yes. Do is the base form of the verb. In the negative, use don't before the base form. We are addressing Gloria, in particular.
300
Complete the sentence. When I am at work, ....
When I am at work, I am very busy.
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What kind of words signal a conclusion?
In short, in the end, in conclusion, etc.
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What kind of signal words do you include in a review? What do they signal?
Words like "first of all," additionally," and "finally" to show the order of importance of the points you want to make
400
Ask about the time class starts.
When does class start? What time does class start?
400
Order the entire class to be quiet.
Be quiet, please.
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Use a when- clause in your own sentence.
When S V, S V. S V when S V.
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What is the conclusion's role in a paragraph?
A conclusion restates the topic and controlling idea, similar to a topic sentence, but it does not introduce new information.
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When you explain the main ideas in a review, what do these main ideas explain about your paragraph?
They explain the reasons for the opinion you give of the topic.
500
Ask someone about their favorite food.
What is your favorite food?
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Order one classmate in particular not to leave the room.
X, don't leave (the room).
500
Use a when- clause in your own sentence.
When S V, S V. S V when S V.