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What is a topic sentence?
an introductory sentence that describes the the main idea
What are 3 types of "hooks" that can be used to get reader interest?
Definition, Statistic, question, an interesting statement
What 3 things you should think about when building the body of a paragraph?
content, organization, flow
__________ _________ are words that help connect thoughts and ideas. (two words)
transition words
Describe tense?
the form a verb takes (indicates time)
The writer's perspective is called.
narrative voice
What are 3 points of view a writer can take?
1st person (i, me, we, us), 2nd person (you, your), 3rd person (s/he, it, his, her)
Should a paragraph always have one main verb tense? yes or no
yes
How can a writer improve the flow of a paragraph?
using transition words and phrases
Give an example of words that describe content in the body of a paragraph?
facts, evidence, examples, a process, a comparison, a personal opinion or idea
Give an examples that describe organization in the body of a paragraph?
Chronological, sequential, least to most important reasons (vice versa), general to specific ideas (vice versa)
What does OREO stand for in an opinion paragraph?
Opinion, reason, example, summary opinion
What can a writer do to improve the quality of a first draft?
use transition words, try to use words to create images in mind of raader, use of adjectives/adverbs...
