M.I.N.T.S
What does the M stand for in M.I.N.T.S
Capitalize the Months in a sentence
What should you write down first in your opinion writing?
Opinion statement: My favorite flavor of ice cream is vanilla.
How many sentences does a one paragraph have?
5-7 sentences
According to the text, what can cars cause that is harmful to the Earth?
Pollution
What continent do you live on?
North America
What does the I stand for in M.I.N.T.S?
Capitalize the I when it stands alone in a sentence
What should you write down after your opinion statement?
Reason 1
What type of paragraphs are we writing about this week?
Opinion Paragraphs
What can cut down on pollution?
Carpool, riding your bike, fewer car trips
What continent is Japan in?
Asia
What does the N stand for in M.I.N.T.S?
What should you write down after your first reason?
Second reason
True or false: Paragraphs have 5-7 sentences
True
What can you recycle?
Paper, Plastic, Metal
Should you capitalize the name of a continent when writing.
Yes. Example: Africa
What does the T stand for in M.I.N.T.S?
Capitalize the titles of books, movies, etc.
What should you write down after your second and third reason?
Conclusion
True
Fact or opinion: Our Earth: Helping out is the best book ever!
opinion
Name a opinion about a continent
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What does the S stand for in M.I.N.T.S?
Capitalize the start of a sentence.
What is a conclusion?
Re-states your first sentence a little differently.
Fact or opinion: A paragraph is very easy to write.
Opinion
Why is Our Earth: Helping Out capitalized?
It is the title of a book.
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