Readings from That's Life
What did Claire forget at the grocery store?
She forgot the apples!
What is the past tense of WALK?
WALKED
Where does the comma go in this compound sentence?
I drink tea but my friend drinks coffee.
Before the connecting word BUT
I drink tea, but my friend drinks coffee.
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph. It tells the topic and the main idea (or the writer's opinion).
Before Claire went to the grocery store, what was she reading?
She was reading a supermarket ad.
What is the past tense of GO?
WENT
Find 2 subjects and 2 verbs in this sentence:
She walks to school, and she takes the bus home.
Subjects: she (in both parts)
Verbs: walks, takes
What are body sentences?
They show examples or give support for the topic sentence.
How much did Sarita pay for the cheap umbrella?
$3.00
What is the past tense of FORGET?
FORGOT
Find 2 subjects and 2 verbs in this sentence:
We are tired, but we don't want coffee.
Subjects: we (in both parts)
Verbs: are, don't want
What is a conclusion sentence?
It is the last sentence in your paragraph. It can tell what someone thinks or feels about the topic.
Where did Gus get the cheap umbrella?
He bought it from Sarita for $2.00.
What is the past tense of BE?
WAS or WERE
Finish the compound sentence:
I like the rain, and ________________.
Answers vary
Say three transitions.
First, also, additionally, for example, finally, last, in closing, in conclusion, and many more!
Monica got a W-2 form in the mail. What does a W-2 form show?
It shows a person's earnings and taxes from last year.
What is the past tense of BUY?
BOUGHT
Finish the compound sentence:
I like the rain, but ________________.
Answers vary
What 2 things should you do before you write a paragraph?
Brainstorm and outline!