True/False
Transition words help us "glue" or connect our ideas together.
True!
Name a transition word to show order:
First, ____, ____, _____
First, then, next, last, finally
Do supporting details need to relate to the main idea?
Yes! A supporting detail supports, proves, explains, or clarifies the main idea or topic sentence
Where does the closing sentence go in our paragraph?
At the end!
The topic sentence isn't important and doesn't have anything to do with your paragraph.
False! The topic sentence states the main idea.
The overall subject of a paragraph is called the main ____
main idea!
Find the transition word in this sentence:
For example, they played a concert for 40,000 people.
For example
Do supporting details come before or after the topic sentence?
After
Does a closing sentence contain the main idea?
Yes!
Supporting details come before the topic sentence
False! They come after.
What does "restate" mean?
Hint:
"re" means again
"state" means say
To say something again
On the other hand, birds can be great pets.
On the other hand
Can you have more than 3 supporting details?
Yes! There is no rule about the number of supporting details. When we write paragraphs, we typically use at least 3!
The closing sentence is which part of our hamburger?
The bottom bun!
The topic sentence goes in the middle of your paragraph.
False, it goes at the beginning
What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
Marybeth gardens everyday after school. She is the best gardener in all of 5th grade. She buys the best soil to put her plants and vegetables in. She waters them at the same exact time everyday. She also puts on classical music for them to listen to when she is not with them. Marybeth loves gardening so much that she is going to enter the Massachusetts Gardening Contest to win a years worth supply of seeds!
Marybeth gardens everyday after school.
Find the transition words:
My mornings are very busy! First, my mom comes in my room to wake me up. Then, I roll out of bed to comb my hair, brush my teeth, and put on clothes for the day. Next, I pour cereal and eat as fast as I can so I don’t miss my bus. Finally, my bus pulls up to my house and I go to school.
First, then, next, finally
In our "hamburger" paragraph, what part are the supporting details?
the hamburger patty and toppings (all answers correct except buns!)
What is a transition word or phrase you can use in a closing sentence?
Answers may vary.
In conclusion
All in all
Overall
As you can see
Clearly
The closing sentence restates the topic and main idea in a different way.
True
Should the hook (in the topic sentence) grab the reader's attention?
Yes! A hook is an opening statement (which is usually the first sentence) in an essay that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to continue reading.
Find the transition words in the paragraph:
Last week, I went on an adventure. First, I put on my hiking boots. Then, I packed up my backpack with my essential items. For example, I brought water, a first aid kit, and snacks. Finally, I left my house and started my journey.
Last week, first, then, for example, finally