Vocab
What is main idea?
What the whole text is about
The introduction paragraph has 3 parts.
True
What are the parts of the introduction paragraph?
Hook, Background Sentence, Thesis
Give me 4 examples of transition words
Also, first, second, finally, in conclusion, and many more
Hook:
Opinion:
Thesis: ____________ / _________, ______, ______
(main idea) R1 R2 R3
Hook:
Background:
Thesis: __________ / _________, ______, _____
(main idea) F1 F2 F3
What 3 things do we use to support our main idea in our writing?
Facts, evidence, and explanations.
We should include evidence in our introduction paragraph.
False, we use evidence only in body pararaphs
What part of the introduction do you state your main idea?
Thesis
What goes at the end of every sentence?
A correct punctuation mark.
What is wrong with the paragraph below.
"Don Quixote is imaginative. He said his horse was good when it wasn't. He then sees a windmill and thinks it is a giant. He thinks he can write all the wrongs in the world. This shows he is imaginative."
Must add transition word/phrase for all evidence
Must add text for all 3 evidence.
Explanation sentence is not explaining anything.
How are facts and evidence different?
Facts are general statements that give more informaion about the main idea. Evidence helps prove the fact true.
The purpose of informational writing is to give our opinion about a topic.
False, the purpose informational writing is to inform the readers about a topic.
What part of introduction do we give a fact about the topic?
Background Sentence
What should you do after each paragraph?
Press ENTER
What is the purpose of the final thought?
To wrap up the essay and leave the reader with a final idea about your topic.
What is background information?
A fact about the topic. Could include a definition of the topic, or any other related ideas.
Your conclusion paragraph has to include a background sentence.
False, it must only have a thesis and a final thought.
This paragraph is missing a part of introduction paragraph. What is missing? Give me an example of something we could write to complete it.
"Cursive is a unique and weird form of writing. Cursive is a form of handwriting that has been around for 700 years, but it is not taught in every school. _________________________ because it helps them learn to read old documents, it makes handwriting neater, and it helps them learn an old fashioned writing technique.
The thesis is missing. We could say, "Students need to learn cursive..." or "Cursive is an important skill..."
A transition word or phrase and the text
Example: "For instance, Text 2 says..."
What are 3 types of explanation sentences you could write in your essay?
This matters (shows)
If.... then...
Imagine that...
and so many more.
What is a multi-paragraph essay? What parts are needed in that type of essay?
An essay with multiple paragraphs. The parts are your introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph.
I need to have a maximum of 2 body paragraphs in my informational writing.
False, you need 3 body paragraphs because you need to focus on at least 3 facts that support your main idea.
What part of the introduction paragaph is missing? Come up with an example to complete this paragraph.
"________________________. _____________________. Tom and Jerry are alike and different. They both are animals for one. They both enjoy pulling tricks on each other, but one is more intense than the other."
The Hook and Background are missing.
Answers will vary.
What are the parts of a BODY paragraph?
Topic Sentence (Fact), 3 pieces of evidence, explanation sentence
Write an explanation sentence for the mini paragraph below.
Recycling is imporant to the Earth. For instance, Passage 2 says that recycling helps prevent dangerous toxins from getting into our soil from the trash breaking down over time.
Answers will vary:
Example: Imagine if you wanted to grow crops, but they just kept dying due to the toxins building up in the soil since people don't like to recycle and they just keep throwing their trash out.
Example: This matters because when we recycle we help keep thos toxins out of our soil and this makes our Earth a healthier place to live for longer time.