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PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE
In writing a paragraph, what is the first sentence called.
Supporting Detail
Topic sentence
concluding sentence
main sentence
What are supporting sentences in a paragraph?
true and false sentences
sentences about the conclusion
short sentences
details about the topic sentences
What is the last sentence in a paragraph called?
topic sentence
concluding sentence
supporting sentences
main sentences
Which comes first in the sequence?
First, my bag was stolen from the library.
To conclude, I left my key in my bag, which they stole.
I had a very bad day today.
Then a car splashed water all over my uniform on my way home.
Which comes last in the sequence?
First, my bag was stolen from the library.
To conclude, I left my key in my bag, which they stole.
I had a very bad day today.
Then a car splashed water all over my uniform on my way home.
What is scanning?
Quickly reading over a text to get the general gist.
Quickly reading over a text to find some specific information which is focused upon.
Taking the time to understand the whole text in depth.
Looking through a magazine to check what articles to read is an example of...?
skimming
scanning
We use skimming to?
Find facts
Know the general idea of an article
Find the details of an issue
Find specific information
When are apostrophes used?
In contractions and homophones
In contractions and to show possession
In homophones and conjunctions
In independent clauses and homophones
Which sentence contains a properly spelled contraction?
I cane't wait to see you!
It dosen't make a difference if you come over in 5 minutes or an hour.
I should'of asked you if it was a good time to stop over.
I know my answer doesn't make that much sense.
Which sentence correctly uses the apostrophe?
The girls bathroom at school has a mirror.
The girls' bathroom at school has a mirror.
The girl's bathroom has a mirror at school.
Which sentence shows the correct use of the apostrophe?
All of the student's backpacks were extremely light on Friday.
All of the students' backpacks were very heavy on Friday.
All of the students backpack's were very heavy on Friday.
All of the students backpacks' were very light on Friday.
________ never too late to make a change.
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