
Writing a paragraph
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Writing a paragraph
What is a paragraph?
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Example of a paragraph:
A paragraph is made up of sentences.
It should have at least 5 sentences.
Paragraphs explain or describe something.
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Multiple Choice
Which is NOT correct about paragraphs?
A paragraph is made up of sentences.
A paragraph should have at least three sentences.
Paragraphs describe or explain something.
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When writing a paragraph, you need to learn about:
Correct capitalization
Indentation
Topic Sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence (your ending).
Punctuation marks
Sequencers
Mind map
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C A P I T A L I Z A T I O N
Always capitalize the first word of a sentence. (For example: The cat is sleeping.)
Capitalize names and other proper nouns. (For example: My favorite singer is Jenny. -OR- Vietnam is a beautiful country.)
Capitalize days, months, and holidays. But not seasons. (For example: Tom's birthday is on March. -OR- He loves Mondays. -OR- I am excited for Christmas!)
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Fill in the Blanks
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Multiple Choice
Which words should be capitalized?
"kate and lisa went to paris last wednesday."
Kate, Went, Paris, Last
Kate, And, To, Wednesday
Kate, Lisa, Paris, Wednesday
Kate, Lisa, Last, Wednesday
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Multiple Choice
Find the mistake in this sentence:
"A lion is a wild animal. It has a Strong body."
lion
strong
animal
body.
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I N D E N T A T I O N
> Always indent the first line/sentence of every paragraph to show where the paragraph begins.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence should we always indent in each paragraph?
first sentence
second sentence
third sentence
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Your paragraphs should have:
1st sentence: TOPIC SENTENCE (main idea)
2nd,3rd,4th sentences: SUPPORTING DETAILS. You may use WHO, WHEN, WHERE, WHAT, WHY.
5th sentence: CONCLUSION (ending).
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Multiple Choice
Topic sentence is the same as _________.
main idea
ending
supporting details.
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Multiple Choice
We may use Who, When, Where, Why and ____ as our guide in writing supporting details.
What
Did
Do
Will
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P U N C T U A T I O N M A R K S
Let's watch a video about punctuation marks.
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P U N C T U A T I O N M A R K S
This is a period ( . ) It is used at the end of a sentence. ( For example: I like bananas. )
This is an exclamation point ( ! ) It is used after a sentence that that expresses strong feelings. ( For example: Oh no! Someone ate my bananas! )
This is an question mark ( ? ) It is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question. ( For example: Did you see my bananas? )
This is a comma ( , ) It is used between words in a series. ( For example: I like bananas, apples, grapes and watermelons. )
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
This punctuation mark is used between words in series.
period .
comma ,
question mark ?
exclamation point !
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Multiple Choice
This punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence.
question mark ?
period .
exclamation mark !
comma ,
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Multiple Choice
Which one is NOT a punctuation mark?
question mark
period
indent
exclamation point
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S E Q U E N C E R S
We use sequencers to order events.
These are: FIRST ➜ NEXT ➜ THEN ➜ FINALLY.
For example: First, I wake up. Next, I wear my uniform. Then, I eat breakfast. Finally, I brush my teeth.
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Which is correct?
First, prepare the crust of the pizza. Next, put the tomato sauce. Then, add the cheese. Finally, add the toppings.
First, prepare the crust of the pizza. Next, add the cheese. Then, put the tomato sauce. Finally, add the toppings.
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Multiple Choice
Put the events in correct order:
- SHOPPING FOR FOOD -
A. Put the food in your basket.
B. Walk into the store.
C. Pay for the food that you will buy.
D. Walk out of the store.
B, A, C, D
B, C, A , D
B, D, A, C
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M I N D M A P
It is a graphical way to represent ideas. It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information, helping you to better analyze, understand, remember and make new ideas.
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Fill in the Blanks
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Let's review
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Multiple Choice
Period, comma, exclamation point, and question mark are called ___________.
punctuation marks
sequencers
indentation
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Multiple Choice
First, next, then and finally are called __________.
punctuation marks
sequencers
indentation
topic sentence
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Multiple Choice
Each paragraph should have at least ___ sentences.
four
five
three
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Multiple Choice
Each paragraph should have at least 5 sentences. These are...
one topic sentence, at least 3 supporting sentences and one conclusion.
two topic sentence, at least 3 supporting sentences and one conclusion.
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Multiple Choice
We should always capitalize the _____ word of a sentence.
For example:
The pillow is soft.
first
second
third
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Multiple Choice
Find the mistake.
Jack
Teacher
Vietnam
Samsung
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