Is that a sentence?
What's a paragraph, anyway?
Hey, Tiffany
100

 The cheering of the crowd, the singing, and the chants.

fragment

100

Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. First of all, gold has a lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. Therefore, it is suitable for jewelry, coins, and ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin remain untarnished today as the day it was made 25 centuries ago. Another important characteristic of gold is its industrial applications, such as photography and dentistry. The most recent use of gold is in astronauts’ suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection when they go outside spaceships in space. In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility.

Topic sentence

100

Who is the author of the text "My Field of Dreams"?

Tiffany Forte

200

I was bursting with enthusiasm.

It's a sentence!

200

Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. First of all, gold has a lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. Therefore, it is suitable for jewelry, coins, and ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin remain untarnished today as the day it was made 25 centuries ago. Another important characteristic of gold is its industrial applications, such as photography and dentistry. The most recent use of gold is in astronauts’ suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection when they go outside spaceships in space. In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility.

Major supporting sentence

200

What sport does she want to play?

baseball

300

Everyone in the stadium was standing and I found myself yelling and screaming along with everyone else.

Yes!

300

Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. First of all, gold has a lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. Therefore, it is suitable for jewelry, coins, and ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin remain untarnished today as the day it was made 25 centuries ago. Another important characteristic of gold is its industrial applications, such as photography and dentistry. The most recent use of gold is in astronauts’ suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection when they go outside spaceships in space. In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility.

Minor supporting sentence

300

Since there is no mixed-gender team for the sport she likes, what sport did she play instead?

softball

400

When Mike Schmidt came out of the dugout to receive his standing ovation.

Oh no!

400

Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. First of all, gold has a lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. Therefore, it is suitable for jewelry, coins, and ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin remain untarnished today as the day it was made 25 centuries ago. Another important characteristic of gold is its industrial applications, such as photography and dentistry. The most recent use of gold is in astronauts’ suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection when they go outside spaceships in space. In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility.

Concluding sentence

400

What did the boys do when Tiffany told them she was going to be a major league baseball player?

They laughed at her.

500

As we walked from the car to the stadium, my dad told me to hold on to his hand and not to let go no matter what.

Sentence!

500

Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. First of all, gold has a lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. Therefore, it is suitable for jewelry, coins, and ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin remain untarnished today as the day it was made 25 centuries ago. Another important characteristic of gold is its industrial applications, such as photography and dentistry. The most recent use of gold is in astronauts’ suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection when they go outside spaceships in space. In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility. Name a transition marker.

First of all, Therefore, Another, In conclusion

500

Why didn't Tiffany pursue her dream of becoming a professional baseball player?

because she is a woman (no women's team for baseball)