Writing a paragraph using the Traffic Signal System

GO = Topic Sentence: The sentence that tells what the paragraph will be about.

Topic Sentence School is very important.

Supporting Sentences Teachers teach you how to add and subtract. You learn how to

STOP Ending sentences can (A) repeat the topic sentence in a different way, Example:

STOP Ending sentences can (B) express how we feel about the topic, Example: I

STOP Ending sentences can (C) express what we think about the topic. Example: I

indent Finished Paragraph School is very important. Teachers teach you how to add and

indent Example Paragraph Joseph and Tom are good friends. They walk to school every

On your paper write the numbers of the sentences in the order they should

indent One possible way! Dogs are wonderful pets to have. Dogs know how to

The writing process: Pre-write – brainstorm ideas Rough Draft – make a sloppy copy

Prewrite – list of words, quick notes and ideas • • Christmas Decorate lights

Rough Draft-a first time writing that is a sloppy copy where things are crossed

Revising • making decisions about how you want to improve your writing • looking

Editing v y My faforite holidai is christmas I love c dekorating my tee

Final Draft – neat, error free and in cursive My favorite holiday is Christmas.

Choose a picture from the following slide to write a paragraph about. Use the

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Writing a paragraph using the Traffic Signal System

GO = Topic Sentence: The sentence that tells what the paragraph will be about. CONTINUE = Supporting Sentences: These sentences add details to the topic sentence. STOP = Ending Sentence: This sentence closes the paragraph. It tells the reader that the paragraph is finished.

Topic Sentence School is very important.

Supporting Sentences Teachers teach you how to add and subtract. You learn how to read books. You learn how to write and use computers.

STOP Ending sentences can (A) repeat the topic sentence in a different way, Example: It is important to go to school.

STOP Ending sentences can (B) express how we feel about the topic, Example: I love going to school.

STOP Ending sentences can (C) express what we think about the topic. Example: I think school is important for kids.

indent Finished Paragraph School is very important. Teachers teach you how to add and subtract. You learn how to read books. You learn how to write and use computers. I think school is important for kids.

indent Example Paragraph Joseph and Tom are good friends. They walk to school every morning. After school, the boys ride their bikes and play games together. Sometimes, Joseph and Tom sleep at each other’s house. The boys like to be together.

On your paper write the numbers of the sentences in the order they should be arranged. 1. They love to lick you when you hug them. 2. They are fun to have. 3. Dogs know how to do tricks. 4. Dogs are wonderful pets to have. 5. They love to run and play. 6. Dogs are furry and very cute.

indent One possible way! Dogs are wonderful pets to have. Dogs know how to do tricks. They love to run and play. Dogs are furry and very cute. They love to lick you when you hug them. They are fun to have.

The writing process: Pre-write – brainstorm ideas Rough Draft – make a sloppy copy Revise – make changes / make it better Editing – proofreading for spelling and grammar Publishing: Final Draft / neat copy

Prewrite – list of words, quick notes and ideas • • Christmas Decorate lights food family presents toys favorite holiday Santa

Rough Draft-a first time writing that is a sloppy copy where things are crossed out and ideas are changed. My favorite Example: The best holiday is Christmas. I like love decorating my tree. with lights.

Revising • making decisions about how you want to improve your writing • looking at your writing from a different point of view • picking places where your writing could be clearer, more interesting, more informative and more convincing.

Editing v y My faforite holidai is christmas I love c dekorating my tee with lights. r

Final Draft – neat, error free and in cursive My favorite holiday is Christmas. I like decorating my tree with lights. Santa Claus brings us nice presents. In the morning, we get to open our presents and play with our toys. Then our family

Choose a picture from the following slide to write a paragraph about. Use the steps of the writing process. On your final draft, use green for the topic sentence, yellow for the supporting sentences, and red for the concluding sentence. Cursive!