Topic sentences
In opinion writing, a topic sentence is called what and starts with what phrase?
Opinion statement. It starts with: In my opinion,
After reading the passage "leaving the farm" imagine it is 1890 and your parents are trying to decide if they should move to the city or stay on the farm. Write a persuasive essay to convince your parents to either stay or move.
1 part
You just read two excerpts from texts about two different natural disasters. Using both texts, write an essay explaining the differences and similarities between the two natural disasters.
Compare & contrast
2 parts: could write one short paragraph on similarities and one short paragraph about the differences.
How many types of writing are there? What are they called?
3 - Opinion, narrative, informational/explanatory
How many POVs are there? What are they called?
If we get stuck on an informational/explanatory essay topic sentence, we can start it with what phrase?
This essay is about...
NOT "I will tell you" "You will learn about"
After reading the passage "Hannukah in Hawaii", write an explanatory essay in which you explain the celebration of Hannukah. Where and when does it take place? What are some of the important traditions. Give examples from the text.
3 parts
You've just read a passage about air pollution. In your essay, write about the issue with air pollution and ways we can help reduce it.
2 parts - problem & solution.
Could write: 1 paragraph on the issue, 1 paragraph on ways we can reduce it.
I couldn't disagree more with him, I really don't like sitting in a dark theater for hours. But he wants us to go, so I guess I will!
1ST
Tornados can be a very scary natural disaster. You have just read a passage on the effects of tornados have on communities. Write an explanatory essay on what damage a tornado can do and how we can help our communities after disaster strikes.
Think about how the barter system worked and why it changed. Write a paragraph that explains the problems with the barter system. You may use information from your own experiences and knowledge about the topic in your response.
1 part - just about the problems!
What are some key words for opinion writing?
Convince, persuade
3rd person
You just read a passage about Sally and Dave making lemonade for a lemonade stand. Sally thinks they should charge $5.00 a cup, and Dave thinks they should charge $.50. Who do you think is correct? Why?
What are some key phrases for narrative?
Write what happens next,
Finish the story,
You've just read a story about Reese and Jordyn playing soccer at the park when the ball went across a busy road. Write what happens next, after Reese decides to get an adult to help them and they finish the soccer game.
After Reese gets an adult, they get the ball and continue the game!