Paragraph structure
Topic sentence - usually first sentence
Supporting sentences - 3-4 good points for support
Concluding sentence - restating the topic sentence, use synonyms, end with something interesting, memorable
TS -
topic: gold
controlling idea: is prized
predictor: 2 reasons
precious metals
semi-precious metals
lustrous - lustre
mint (v)- make a coin
mint (a) - brand new, perfect shape
tarnish - silver turns black
Be careful not to tarnish your reputation.
synonyms - thesaurus
thesaurus.com
I often use thesaurus.com when I'm writing.
You are so pulchritudinous. TOO MUCH
UNITY - one topic
COHERENCE - organized, coherent, easy to follow
snow
rain
slush (n) - wet wet snow
Slushie
splash (v) water
The old man was incoherent.
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