Topic Sentences Transitions Conclusions PARAGRAPH WRITING TOPIC SENTENCE
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Topic Sentences, Transitions, Conclusions PARAGRAPH WRITING
TOPIC SENTENCE METHODS Occasion Position Statements: � � � After Although As As if As long as As Soon As Because Before Even if Even Though If In order that In order to Since So That Though Unless Until Whenever Wherever Whether While
THE OCCASION: � Is the first part of the topic sentence � Introduces your reason for writing � Can be any event, problem, idea, solution, or circumstance that gives you a reason to write � Is the dependent clause in the complex sentence
THE POSITION: � Is the second part to the topic sentence � States what you plan to prove or explain in your paragraph � Is the independent clause in the complex sentence
EXAMPLES: OCCASION POSITION STATEMENTS � Although my family and I have taken many wonderful vacations, none was more fun and exciting than our camping trip to the Grand Canyon. � Before you make a decision, consider the consequences of your actions.
POWER STATEMENTS A couple of A few A myriad Various � � � A number of Four Many One Numerous Plenty of Several Some Three Two Avoid “There are” Use: Who, What, Where, When Three cities have serious pollution problems. In the winter I enjoy several high school sports. The book Alice in Wonderland describes many strange adventures.
TRANSITIONS � Introduce key ideas. � Connect reasons, details, and facts. � Help the writer and the reader. � Remember, the transition does not have to be the first word in the sentence.
Transitions: � � � � A bad A good First of all To begin First of all Initially One One example One way To begin A worse A better Another In addition Also Next The next In addition Then Another Along with Then Another example Another way At the same time The Worst The best Next Equally important Last A final Another Finally After that Finally Last Another A final method Finally
TIPS FOR WRITING CONCLUSIONS: � � � Restate your position; remind your readers of your topic. Don’t just copy the topic. Use synonyms to replace the key words from your topic sentence. Avoid phrases such as: As I have said As I proved As you can see All in all Truly Surely Certainly Clearly Definitely In fact Obviously
TO HELP SUMMARIZE YOUR CONCLUSION, YOU MAY WANT TO: � Summarize your paragraph � Convince the readers of your position � Challenge them to think about the issue � Encourage them to take action
Topic Sentence Reason, Detail, Fact With Transition Explain, Evidence, Examples Reason, Detail, Fact With Transition Explain Conclusion
Planning: TS: Green T Yellow MP 1 1. Red 2. 3. T MP 2 1. 2. 3. T MP 3 1. 2. 3. Conclusion Green
- Transitions for conclusions
- Transition thesis
- Topic supporting and concluding sentences
- Opinion writing conclusions
- Conclusion informational writing
- What is the purpose of a body paragraph
- Accordion paragraph step up to writing
- Parts of a sentence
- State your opinion
- How do you write body paragraph #1
- Topic sentence examples paragraph
- Thesis body example
- Narrative tenses