Survival & Systems
According to Day 1, can humans survive with only one thing like food or water?
No
What sentence tells the reader what the paragraph is about?
The topic sentence
Do supporting details explain only facts, or facts and reasons?
Facts and reasons
When we explain “why it matters,” who are we usually talking about?
People
What part of the paragraph comes at the end?
The conclusion
Name one thing humans need to survive in extreme places like the Moon.
Air / water / food / shelter / safety
Why is “Space food is interesting” a weak topic sentence?
It is too vague / not clear
Why is “Satellites are cool” a weak supporting detail?
It does not explain why they are important
Name one way satellites help people in real life.
GPS / communication / weather forecasting / safety
Should a conclusion add new ideas?
No
Why is food alone not enough for humans to survive on the Moon?
Because they also need air, water, shelter, and protection
What should a good topic sentence clearly tell the reader?
What the paragraph will explain
What question did we keep asking to make our details stronger?
So what?
What is missing if a paragraph only explains how something works?
Why it is important
What should a conclusion sentence do with the main idea?
Restate it
On Day 1, why did we group survival ideas instead of listing random items?
Because survival needs many things working together
What question did we ask to check if a topic sentence was strong?
What will this paragraph be about?
Which is stronger support: listing a fact or explaining how the fact helps people?
Explaining how it helps people
Why is explaining impact better than just describing a system?
Because it shows how the system helps people
Why does “That is why it is important” feel like a weak conclusion?
It is too general / not clear
In one sentence, explain what human survival depends on.
Human survival depends on many connected systems, not just one thing
Why does a paragraph become confusing without a strong topic sentence?
Because the ideas do not stay focused on one main idea
Why did we brainstorm multiple supporting details before writing?
To avoid repeating the same idea
In one sentence, explain why satellites matter.
Satellites matter because they help people stay safe and connected
By the end of Day 5, what could students write on their own?
A complete explanatory paragraph