Name the three types of sentences neccessary to writing a paragraph.
What is topic, clincher and detail?
100
The introductory sentence, it's purpose is to introduce the paragraphs main idea. It should be your first sentence.
What is topic sentence?
100
Needs to be present in all of your paragrpahs, fit the paragraph, centered or underlined and properly capitalized.
What is paragraph title?
200
How is a topic sentence similiar to a coming attraction movie preview?
Both grab the attention of the reader or viewer. A coming attraction doesn't give away a movie, and a topic sentence shouldn't give away the paragraph or the reader has no reason to keep reading.
200
The conclusion of your paragraph, usually the last sentence of the paragraph.
What is the clincher sentence?
200
In conclusion,
Finally,
As you can see,
To conclude,
In short
To sum up,
What is concluding transitions?
300
How many types of topic sentences are there? What are they?
Three.
General: covers ONLY the main idea of the paragraph
Clueing: Names the main idea of the paragraph and gives clues about what is going to be covered in the paragraph. Includes Clue words and hints.
Specific: Names the main idea and gives specific details about what is going to be covered.
300
What are the PENS steps?
P- Pick a formula
E- Explore words to fit the formula
N- Note the words
S- Search for the verbs and Subjects (Search and Check)
400
Points are earned for sentence variety points, what types of sentences should you include?
simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
400
Your knowledge and ideas about a topic belong in the ____ and include your____?
What is body of the paragraph and detail sentences?
500
Name four things a paragraph needs to earn full points.
What are; transitions, a topic sentence, a clincher sentence, 4 detail sentences, a title, one point of view, one tense, proper format and sentence variety.