Transition Words
First, next, then, last, or etc.
What's the first sentence or "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
In a "hamburger paragraph," the meat, lettuce, cheese, or tomatoes could be the _____________.
Supporting details and explanation sentences
True or False: Furthermore is an transition word that is used when you want to add more information.
True
What does the topic sentence do?
It introduces the topic, hooks your reader, and makes them want to read your paragraph.
What are some good ideas for explanation sentences? (Our "E" words)
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?
Conclusion.
What part of the paragraph is the most persuasive?
The details and explanations
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 paragraph when writing?
It makes the writing "hamburger" juicy and delicious.
How many supporting details do you need per paragraph?
2
Come up with a topic sentence saying one thing that will improve our city.
Varies.
Say a conclusion sentence to go with the following topic sentence:
Tacos are one of the most delicious and versatile foods in the world.
Varies.
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?
Detail Sentences
How many sentences should your paragraph have?
4 (soon to be 6)
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
Name a transition word or phrase that we can use to conclude our paragraph.
All in all
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 parts of a paragraph.
Topic sentence
Supporting detail 1
Explanation Sentence
Supporting detail 2
Explanation Sentence
Conclusion sentence
What is the purpose of the conclusion sentence?
To remind the reader of your opinion and wrap up your 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
Say an explanation sentence for the following detail sentence:
First, exercise helps keep your heart healthy.
Varies.