Paragraphs
Supports
Punctuation
Transition Words
Success Criteria
100
What is the minimum number of sentences required in a paragraph?

3

100

"For instance" signals what type of support?

Example

100

What should every sentence start with?

Capital letter

100

What is the most common way to start your final paragraph?

"In conclusion"/ "In summary"

100

The OSSLT opinion essay should have this many paragraphs.

3-5

200

What is the first sentence in a paragraph called?

Topic sentence
200

"On the other hand" signals what type of support?

Comparison

200

These marks are used around a reported speech.

Quotation marks

200

Does your first paragraph need a transition word?

No

200

This part of the essay explains why your opinion is correct, with evidence and examples.

Body paragraphs

300

What is the last sentence called?

Summary sentence

300

What is an anecdote?

A personal story

300

This is used to separate items in a list.

commas

300

This transition word replaces "but" in writing.

However

300

You should create this before starting.

A Pros vs. Cons chart
400

What type of word often starts a paragraph?

Transition word
400

What should you do to support an argument with details?

Give more information

400

This punctuation shows strong emotion or excitement.

Exclamation 

400

This transition word/phrase replaces "also" in writing.

"In addition" / "furthermore"
400

Name one thing you should avoid in an OSSLT opinion essay.

Informal language / slang

500

What is the space called at the beginning of a paragraph?

Indentation

500

For the OSSLT does your supporting statistics have to be real?

No, they can be made up

500

This punctuation is used to connect two related sentences without a conjunction.

Semi-colon
500

This transition word replaces "because" in writing.

Therefore

500
What should you do after you finish writing?

Check spelling and grammar