It gets the reader's attention and states the main idea.
100
What is a detail sentence?
A detail sentence is a sentence that tells a detail about the paragraph.
100
What is a clincher sentence?
A clincher sentence closes up the paragraph, and is the last sentence in the paragraph.
100
What does the E stand for in Paragraph writing?
The E stands for explore the words that fit the formula and the sentence type.
100
A sentence with two independent clauses is what type of sentence?
What is a compound sentence?
200
What is a general topic sentence?
A general topic sentence states the main idea.
200
What are the two types of detail sentences?
Lead-off and follow-up
200
What are the three types of clincher sentences?
General, specific, and clueing
200
When you are exploring the words for a clincher sentence, what do you need to consider first?
the transition
200
A sentence with one independent clause is a what type of sentence?
What is a simple sentence?
300
What is a specific topic sentence?
A specific topic sentence states the main idea and lists the details.
300
What is a lead-off detail sentence?
A lead-off detail sentence starts with a transition and introduces a new detail.
300
Tell two things about a cluing clincher sentence.
A cluing clincher sentence summarizes the main idea and gives a clue word that ties the details together.
300
What are the steps we use to Search and Check our Sentences?
Mark out imposters, ask is there a verb, root out the subject, key into the beginning, the middle, and the end.
300
Nathaniel and Mario want to play soccer because they are really good. What type of sentence?
What is a complex sentence? ID
400
What are the three parts of a paragraph and how do they tie to the sentences we've learned?
Introduction-topic sentence, body-detail sentences, and conclusion-clincher sentence
400
What is a follow-up detail sentence?
A follow-up detail sentence provides more information about the detail.
400
Tell two things about a specific clincher sentence.
A specific clincher sentence summarizes the main idea and lists the details in order.
400
What must you search for when checking a clincher sentence?
A transition, and a formula and sentence type different from the topic sentence.
400
After the party, we will go bowling, but everyone needs to pay. What type of sentence?
What is a compound sentence? I,cI
500
Explain in your own words how you would write a topic sentence.
I would decide what formula and topic sentence type best fits my paragraph, then I would decide on the words that fit my formula and sentence type. I would write the words down and then use MARK to check my sentence for correctness.
500
What are the three requirements you must consider as you explore the words for a detail sentence
Transition, point of view, and tense
500
How is the "Pick a formula and sentence type" step different for Clincher Sentences.
A clincher sentence must be a different formula and a different sentence type from the topic sentence.
500
Explain how to write a lead-off detail sentence in your own words using PENS.
First I pick my formula and my sentence type. I know this will be a lead-off, so I will need a transition, and my words will need to be in the same tense and from the same point of view. I'll write my sentence down, and I'll use MARK to check for correctness.
500
Iree raced to the finish line even though he was exhausted, and he won first place.