Strategies for writing an effective paragraph – Flashcards
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Why are we learning how to effectively write a paragraph?
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We will be writing a descriptive paragraph using Imagery, Figurative Language, and Strategies.
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Topic Sentence
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Identifies what the paragraph is about(the main focus or impression[how you feel/ how you want the audience to feel]). It can be used as a hook to grab the readers attention. Usually the first sentence.
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4 Different Writing Purposes
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P.E.N.D
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Supporting Details
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Specific information to develop big ideas.
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Closing Statement
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Wraps up the paragraph; also known as the clincher statement.
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Persuasive Paragraph
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Ideas organized from least-greatest importance.
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Explanatory Paragraph
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Ideas organized logically.
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Narrative Paragraph
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Ideas written chronologically
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Strategies to write effective topic sentences
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-Set the scene(narrate, describe) -Ask a question(explain, persuade) -Use vivid details(describing, persuading, narrating, explain) -State an unusual fact or intriguing detail(persuade) -Give a command(persuade)
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Strategies to write supporting sentences
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-Examples -Sensory Details -Incidents -Facts or Statistics -Quotations
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Strategies to write closing sentences
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-Restate the main idea in different words -Summarize details -Suggest a course of action -Provide overall opinion.
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Big Ideas
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Main ideas to be developed in the paragraph; organized logically, chronologically, or by order of importance; organization must suit the writing purpose.
