Definitions
Details that are important to the subject and support the topic.
relevant details
Maniac Magee is a boy who runs a lot and goes to different places. He does many things in the town, and people notice him because he is there. He lives in some houses for a while and meets a lot of people, and some of them are nice to him. He is good at sports and does stuff that is impressive, but it is just said that he is good. Things happen to him, and he keeps moving around, and that is mostly what the story is about.
Descriptive Language/Transition Words
What kind of word is a person, place, thing, or idea?
Noun
How many sentences does a paragraph need in this class?
5
What is the boiling point of water?
212 degrees
The sentence at the very beginning of the paragraph that introduces the topic.
topic sentence
Pencils are simple objects that people often see and use. They can be found in many places and are usually easy to recognize. Trash cans make good basketball goals. Pencils are held in the hand and used during different activities throughout the day. Colored pencils are way better than regular. They are common items that most people are familiar with.
What kind of punctuation is often used to show excitement?
Exclamation Mark
Concludes the Paragraph
What book involves a selfish miser who is visited by three ghosts?
Bonus Points: Who wrote it?
A Christmas Carol
Words that help a paragraph flow smoothly and introduce new ideas.
Flowers are colorful plants. They grow in many places. They come in different shapes. Many people like flowers. Some are purple.
Transition Words
What is one way you can connect two sentences?
period, semicolon, or comma and conjunction
True/False
A paragraph can be longer than 5 sentences.
True
23 + 44
67
Language that helps a reader understand the topic and "paints a picture with words".
descriptive language
They come in a variety of sizes and colors and are often seen flying or sitting in trees. Many birds make sounds, and people notice them in everyday life.
Topic Sentence
Name one conjunction.
for, and, nor, but, or , yet, so
What formatting shows that a new paragraph is starting?
Indentation
Who did KU play most recently in basketball?
TCU
This type of punctuation is used to show possession and form contractions.
apostrophe
Sailing is an activitee that involves being on a boat on the water. People use the wind to help the boat move and they travel acros lakes or ocean's sailing can be done for fun or as a skill that take's practice. Many people enjoy sailing, because, it lets them spend time outside on the water.
Grammar
What kind of clause cannot stand on its own?
dependent clause
How many paragraphs are in a standard essay?
5
What is papyrus?
Paper made in ancient times from reeds