Warm Up: Funny Funky Sentences
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and IDENTIFY
Simple = N, V, and Object
Compound = Underline independent clauses and
circle conjunction
Complex = Single Underline independent clause,
double underline dependent clause.
Compound Complex = Single Underline the
independent clauses, circle the conjunction,
double underline the dependent clause.
Weekly Word #8
SYMBOLISM
Definition:
a word, phrase, image, or object that
represents something perceived
Synonyms:
representation
sign
Antonyms:
literal object
ParagraphS
Paragraph Format
TOPIC SENTENCE – 1-2 sentences that clearly define main idea.
SUPPORTING DETAIL #1 – examples, quotes, or details
COMMENTARY (Explains detail #1) – 1-2 sentences that explain how the
detail connects to or explains the topic sentence.
SUPPORTING DETAIL #2 – same as above
COMMENTARY (Explains detail #2) – same as above
CLOSING SENTENCE – wraps up or summarizes entire paragraph. Leaves
the reader with a final power thought.
TOPIC SENTENCE
“Open the door”
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Tells the reader what the paragraph is about.
TOPIC: Pencil is the best tool to write with.
DO NOT WRITE:
This paragraph is about how a pencil is the best tool to write with.
My paragraph is about how the pencil is the best tool to write with
compared to a pen.
INSTEAD TRY:
A pencil is the best tool to write with. OR
Pencils are the best tools to write with in any occasion.
SUPPORTING DETAILS
“What’s inside?”
Supports the topic sentence.
► Usually examples or facts.
Example:
A pencil is a better tool with which to write. For example, if
►
a writer makes a mistake with a pencil, it is easily erased
and rewritten.
A pencil is a better tool with which to write. Studies show
that pencils are used more efficiently compared to pens.
COMMENTARY
“Explain more”
► Gives
explanation of the details.
A pencil is a better tool with which to write.
For example, if a writer makes a mistake with a
pencil, it is easily erased and rewritten. This
makes it more convenient for the writer to make
revisions to what they are writing. Studies also
show that pencils are used more efficiently
compared to pens. When test subjects wrote
essays, they made 20% fewer mistakes compared
to the 80% mistakes made with pens.
Closing sentence
“Close the door”
►
►
Closes the idea (Shut the door!!)
Sometimes transitions into the next paragraph idea.
A pencil is a better tool with which to write. For
example, if a writer makes a mistake with a pencil, it is
easily erased and rewritten. This makes it more convenient
for the writer to make revisions to what they are writing.
Studies also show that pencils are used more efficiently
compared to pens. When test subjects wrote essays, they
made 20% fewer mistakes compared to the 80% mistakes
made with pens. Perhaps students should convince
teachers that the pencil is the best tool for essay writing
and allow them to use it rather than requiring a pen.
Characteristics of a Well-Developed
PARAGRAPH
► Length
and Development
 Controlled by the main idea & details
 Once main idea is fully developed (with support & explanation), the ¶ is
complete.
► Topic
Sentence
 Clearly states the main idea.
 Core to the ¶ which the other sentences support
► Unity
 Each ¶ stands as a single, well-developed idea
 Organized in a logical way.
 Flow naturally from one thought to another using transitions.
► Coherence
 Clear connections made between sentences – easy to understand the
relationship
 Each sentence contains information related to topic.
 NO RANDOM THOUGHTS!
PRACTICE!!!
► Choose
an outrageous topic.
► Think of two supporting details.
► How do the details support the topic? Briefly
explain.
► Draft.
► Share with your elbow partner & fill out
handout.