Good morning, everyone.
We will get started at 9:15.
Daily class notes: haleyshec.blogspot.com
Today’s agenda:
·
Return
Quiz#3, go over
·
Begin
adverb clauses
·
Continue
review structure and format of paragraphs
Monday
·
Test#1
Paragraph
·
Quiz#3
Write
a compound sentence for each.
Submit
it to me by 9:45
1.
so popular
2.
but lunch
3.
for
example vegetarian
4.
therefore decision
5.
as
a result sick
6.
however
exhausted
Review of the structure of a paragraph
*6-8 sentences
*150-200-250 words, Goldilocks Zone- not
too much, not too little
English
12
*one block of writing
*Indent the first word of the paragraph-
space bar, TAB key
*Double space
*Pen and paper
What goes into a paragraph?
1.
Topic sentence – usually the
first sentence of your pargagraph, gives the topic and the controlling idea
(your take on the topic)
2.
Supporting sentences-
3. Concluding
sentence- wrap up, end the paragraph
e.g. What is the most important thing about
raising children?
topic – most important, raising children
controlling idea- unconditional love tempered
with high standards
Gold, a precious metal,
is prized for two important characteristics. First of all,
gold has a lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. Therefore, it is
suitable for jewelry, coins, and ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be
polished and will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin
remains as untarnished today as the day it was made 25 centuries ago. Another
important characteristic of gold is its usefulness to industry and science. For
many years, it has been used in hundreds of industrial applications, such as
photography and dentistry. The most recent use of gold is in astronauts' suits.
Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection when they go outside
spaceships in space. In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty
but also for its utility.
Don’t stress about the vocabulary.
This is all about structure.
Topic sentence
Supporting sentences
Concluding sentence
“Golden Week” Paragraph Work
Topic sentence- topic ‘golden week’
controlling idea ‘four holidays’
*Paragraph that explains the meaning of something:
definition writing
Supporting sentences:
1.
POINT April 29- birthday
Emperor Showa
SUBPOINT (DETAIL) remember
period history
2.
POINT May 3 Constit. Memorial
Day
SUBPOINT (DETAIL) estab.
constitution
3.
POINT May 4 Midorino-hi
SUBPOINT enjoy outdoors
4.
POINT May 5 Children’s Day
SUBPOINT 1 health,
happiness children
SUBPOINT 2 used to be Boys’
Day
SUBPOINT 3 carp flags
Why so much more detail in #4?
Concluding sentence- restate, summary
A topic sentence gives the topic and then
opens a door that you will take us though.
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