Transition Words
First, next, then, last, or etc.
What's the topic bun called?
Topic Sentence
What are the details of your paragraph supposed to do?
They support your main idea.
Is this a topic or concluding sentence?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Topic
Meat, lettuce, cheese, or tomatoes could be the _____________.
Supporting details.
True or False: Furthermore is an transition word that is used when you want to add more information.
True
What does the top bun do?
It hooks your reader and makes them want to read your paragraph.
Think about examples to elaborate on, evidence from the text, or an explanation that supports your main idea.
"Please consider adding more computers to our class so we can practice for the future!" is what part of a paragraph?
Concluding or conclusion.
No hamburger and NO paragraph is complete without the ____________.
center
Is "For instance" a transition word used to show order?
No. It's used to give examples of something.
Why is it important to use all of the pieces to our hamburger when writing?
It makes the hamburger juicy and delicious.
How many supporting details do you need per paragraph?
At least 3.
Varies but must grab your readers attention.
What is a fact?
Something that is ALWAYS true.
Why do we use transition words?
They help the reader know that you have moved on to the next supporting detail.
What's the middle of the hamburger writing?
Supporting sentence #2
How many MAIN PARTS are there in paragraphs?
3.
Identify the part of sentence this is.
"Last, since the dog will be outside, you need to give it a bath every so often."
Supporting detail #3
Name a transition word or phrase that we can use to conclude our paragraph.
Overall
As a Result
In conclusion
Lastly
Therefore
Finally
To sum up
When should you use transition words?
Before introducing a new detail.
Name the 5 parts to hamburger writing.
Topic sentence
Supporting detail 1
Supporting detail 2
Supporting detail 3
Concluding/Conclusion sentence
What are the MAIN PARTS when you write a paragraph?
1. Introduce the topic or main idea
2. Analyze, support, explain, or develop that main point. You want to explain the significance of the point you made.
3. Conclude the paragraph
What type of part of a paragraph best describes this sentence?
"You can go fishing in rivers, lakes, ponds, or even the ocean!"
Supporting detail
What did you learn from this lesson?
Varies. IDK or NOTHING is not acceptable.