Paragraphs
What does a Topic Sentence do and where does it go?
States the main idea of the paragraph. First sentence / at the TOP.
What is a multi-paragraph essay? What does this mean?
What does the root GEO mean and what is one word that has this root?
geo = earth
Before you can take German II in high school, you must take the prerequisite German I.
What does prerequisite mean?
pre = before
requisite = requirement
specific courses or subjects that you need to take (and get a passing grade in) before you can take higher-level courses in that same subject
What are 2 reading strategies you can use to help you remember important ideas?
- be on the lookout for reading signposts
- mark key ideas / highlight / underline
- take notes
- scan headings
- look at pictures
- make predictions
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What does RACE stand for and why is it important when writing a paragraph?
This writing strategy stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain, and helps students structure strong, evidence-based paragraphs.
What is purpose of informative/expository writing?
inform or teach readers about a topic
What does the root word SUB mean?
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sub = under
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Kale hates all types of seafood. He detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
What does detest mean?
hates
What does it mean when someone asks you to identify the "main idea"?
The central, or most important idea in a paragraph or passage
What does it mean to "cite evidence"?
Use a quotation or idea from a text or video and give credit to the author/text.
For example...
According to Video Games are Harmful, "too much time playing video games harms the hippocampus area of the brain" (Andrews, 2012).
True or False
In order to write an argumentative essay, you must take a side on an controversial issue.
True
What does the root "GRAPH" mean?
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graph = to write
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I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
What does loathe mean?
intense dislike
What type of EVIDENCE can a writer use to support their ideas? (name at least 2)
facts, quotes, statistics, examples, studies, expert opinions
What are 2 things an introduction paragraph should include?
- Hook to grab the reader's attention
- Background information
- Thesis statement that tells the reader what the essay is going to be about
What is the purpose of argumentative writing?
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To get reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point of view. Tries to persuade or convince using reasons and evidence.
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She wore her best outfit, hoping to impress the spectators at the talent show.
What does the root word SPECT mean?
spect = to look
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Because of the ambiguous nature of the question, it was difficult to choose the right answer.
What does ambiguous mean?
unclear, confusing, not certain
Which detail does NOT support the main idea of this paragraph?
Mrs. Andrews likes teaching at Whiteaker. First, she really likes teaching. Second, she enjoys getting to know students in her classes. She also plays soccer. In addition, she works with some caring and creative people. Finally, Mrs. Andrews learns from her students even as they learn from her.
She also plays soccer.
What is explanation (elaboration) in a body paragraph?
When the author explains why the evidence is important, why it matters, or what it means.
*What is one sentence starter you can use when adding explanation to your writing?
2 parts: What is a counterargument (opposing claim / counterclaim) and what type of writing does it show up in?
1. A counterargument acknowledges the other side of a argument (what the other side says and why) and explains why it is weaker than your claim.
2. It shows up in argumentative writing.
The vampire's immortality made him fear nothing, since he could never die.
What does the root MORT mean??
mort = death
Each year, people come together to commemorate the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire by remembering the workers who died and sharing their stories.
What does commemorate mean?
remember and show respect for
celebrate by doing or building something
Every sentence has 2 main parts - what are they called?
Subject and Predicate