Don't use the bulleted style, to avoid writing paragraphs
with topic sentences and proper flow.
Begin
with topic sentences and ensure that the strongest and most relevant qualifications are highlighted in the beginning.
Not all paragraphs begin
with topic sentences.
Each sentence is connected with an arrow that shows pupils how their analytical response follows a structure; in following the arrows pupils realize how they must begin
with a topic sentence to evidence, to analysis then the reader's response and concluding the writer's intentions.
Explain that each paragraph must begin
with a topic sentence.
6 — Each body paragraph should start
with a topic sentence.
Each body paragraph begins
with a topic sentence that sets out the point or idea to be covered in that paragraph.
Make sure to start every paragraph
with topic sentence.
The form of writing another three or more body paragraphs should be according to the basic rules when you need to begin
with the topic sentence and then discuss stated reasons or problems in 3 - 4 sentences.
Moreover, each paragraph should start
with the topic sentence.
Introduce your subject in an introductory paragraph, use transitional phrases («moreover, «furthermore,» «however,» «in addition,» etc.) between each paragraph, introduce each paragraph
with a topic sentence and use headings and subheadings to break up blocks of text.
Not exact matches
On every page of his seven - hundred - page Johann Sebastian Bach, Geck's heroic scholarship is in evidence but so too are excessive details on minor
topics, incomprehensible
sentences, psychological speculation, and a convoluted construction that whiplashes the reader between events,
topics, and even centuries — and all of this in a translation that
with generosity can be called lumpish.
In English we expect that when a
sentence starts
with that, it is referring to the
topic of the previous
sentence, but in Greek the word can have an implied «As I was saying earlier.»
When we spend most of our time
with children under 4 feet tall, SAHMs do tend to talk in shorter
sentences and have limited
topics to talk about — we're not exactly spending our time watching the latest news on CNN or sitting around memorizing the Oxford English Dictionary for fun.
Concerns from Tory MPs about the
sentencing aspects of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill have been well covered, not least with Philip Davies» ConHome piece on the topic
sentencing aspects of the Legal Aid,
Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill have been well covered, not least with Philip Davies» ConHome piece on the topic
Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill have been well covered, not least
with Philip Davies» ConHome piece on the
topic yesterday.
Show interest when your date is speaking and find out
topics from their
sentences to continue
with the communication.
The above feedback focuses on
topic sentences and points out where the writer crafted a clear lead
sentence with a central idea and a transition.
For example, fables or stories may include characters
with speech (content) and past tense (language) goals, while expository texts may include examples (content) and
topic sentences (language).
Included within this teacher PPT are 27 starters to revise high frequency vocabulary, grammar and essential exam
topics ⁃ 2 false friend activities ⁃ Opposites match up ⁃ Gap fill - nouns in German ⁃ Dominoes - adjectives ⁃ Match up - negative expressions ⁃ Categorisation of irregular verbs in 6 tenses ⁃ Unscramble letters - reflexive verbs ⁃ Reading comprehension - leisure ⁃ Gap fill - possessive pronouns ⁃ Writing - house and home ⁃ Writing - free time ⁃ Categorisation - adjectives to describe personality ⁃ Town or countryside - arguments for and against ⁃ Ideal town conditional writing frame ⁃
Sentence match - directions ⁃ Reading comprehension - school timetable ⁃ Crossword - higher numbers ⁃ Writing / speaking - common questions
with numbers ⁃ Writing - times ⁃ Word search - time phrases ⁃ Match up - question words ⁃ Word unscramble - restaurant vocabulary ⁃ Common questions ⁃ Opinion adjectives - fill in the missing vowels ⁃ Opinions - past, present or future?
A translation exercise
with support writing frame and also a matching
sentence halves exercise on the
topic of post 16 studies.
These worksheets are unique and start
with them grading a joke from A to D, then an inspiring quote to mark out of 20, then list their top three things on the given
topic, answer the «big question» plus some gentle literacy activities, such as name 5 sports beginning
with B and make a
sentence using these letters.
- A plan of the assessment
with hint's (
sentence starters and challengers) to allow all students to cover all aspects of the
topic.
And kids as young as first grade must write reports on non-fiction
topics using full
sentences with proper grammar and punctuation and an introduction and conclusion.
You can also check the Youtube video I made on the same
topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D66r8guvfDc Some ideas how to use it in class: - Simply read the story to French beginners - Work out the meaning of the book in pairs
with the pictures as an aid - Show them the first two pages and identify patterns (which tense is it / what are the endings of the imperfect)- Only show the picture and ask the students to write a
sentence about it in the imperfect tense following the same pattern (then show them the possible answer)- Ask them to create a similar book in the IT suite or for homework Please do not hesitate to share more ideas in the messages below!
This worksheet has a variety of content - based questions requiring 1 - 3
sentence answers, along
with a few that require outside research on the
topics of international law and other issues.
For example, a standard related to identifying the
topic sentence may be arguably met as an isolated element, whereas a standard related to calculating square roots must be bundled
with other math building blocks.
I use this PowerPoint
with «show - me» boards to practise conditional
sentences and the A2
topic «Environment» at the same time.
For each
topic, vocabulary to practice Speaking and / or Writing, a
sentence to correct to revise grammar, a translation task (
with answers) and a Reading comprehension.
it is a series of
sentences and vocabulary for the leaving certificate (but could be used for A level etc.) on different
topics with some sample written exams to see some of the vocal in context.
Students can put 1 - 2 cards in front of them and try to use the vocabulary during the lesson Students can liaise together to find their matching partner (great game for pairing students before an activity) Students can use them to play the memory game (encourage them to make
sentences related to current
topic)... Differenciation: Also included in this resource is a second set of match cards
with the same vocabulary: that set is plain making the memory game and match game more difficult.
3 PPT to help students to use complex
sentences: how to use three tenses (present / perfect / future)
with different
topics.
The pack includes: A long colourful display banner A cute display border
with pictures of frogs and lily pads A Power Point about the life cycle of the frog - there are two different versions of this for younger / SEN children and older children Display labels
with sentences about the different stages of the life cycle 10 question cards to add to add to displays A game to collect the missing parts of the sequence of a frog growing Life cycle posters showing the full life cycle - these are in colour and back and white Picture dominoes game A collection of songs and rhymes about frogs Spinner game - spin the special spinner and collect the missing parts of the life cycle
Topic word cards to add to your display Frog jigsaws to cut out and reassemble Large arrows to add to your display to show the life cycle Large display pictures of the different stages of the life cycle of a frog - these are in colour and also black and white Matching pairs game Large pictures of different plants to use when creating a pond display Question worksheet - answer the questions about the life cycle Sequence woksheets in black and white and colour Sequence cards showing the different stages of the life cycle Counting worksheet - count how many tadpoles there are in each pond Wordsearches - 2 different life cycle themed wordsearches Word border sheet in colour and black and white - great for poetry writing or adding to the writing area A life cycle of a frog book to make Fact posters showing pictures and information about the different stages Colour photographs of the frog life cycle and different frogs Frog counting cards up to 10 A fact writing woksheet about frogs Large cute frog pictures and lily pads - great to use for numeracy activities Odd and even frog number line Number maze worksheets - follow the numbers to lead the frog to the lily pad A day in the pond worksheet A number line on frogs Phonemes on tadpoles Size ordering worksheets Frog colour posters An A4 word mat
with words and pictures - great to use when writing about the life cycle of a frog Number bingo
with cute frog pictures
There will be talk of thesis statements and
topic sentences, extended examples versus multiple examples, effective ways of introducing and concluding essays —
with, most likely, some jocularity involved.
Display pictures - Large A4 coloured pictures of things to do
with bonfire night and the story of Guy Fawkes Colouring pictures - Large black and white pictures Display border - Each piece is decorated
with pictures and can be printed as many times as you need for a display board of any size Songs and rhymes - Six decorated songs and rhyme cards related to Bonfire Night for the children to learn - 2 of these rhymes are number rhymes so would be great for your maths lessons A4 border - Individual A4 sized page
with a border - great for adding work to ready for the display or for the children to use in the writing area Questions - Question cards each decorated
with colour pictures
Topic words - Words about Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night each decorated
with fireworks Fireworks - Colour photos of fireworks - great for discussion and displays Houses of Parliament - Colour photos of The Houses of Parliament Counting card - Rocket counting cards Dice game - Two different sheets
with a black and white firework picture - roll the die and colour the correct part of the firework Literacy Worksheets - Various worksheets such as completing the
sentences about fireworks, true and false worksheet about Guy Fawkes, describing fireworks, writing safety instructions Maths Worksheets - Make the rocket symmetrical, complete the addition and subtraction sums on the fireworks plus blank calculation sheets so you can differentiate the sums Ideas - An ideas sheet
with lots of ideas to cover different areas of the curriculum when teaching about Bonfire Night and the Gunpowder Plot Cutting skills - Cut out the parts of the firework and assemble - there are two different sheets Safety Posters - Eight posters about firework safety for the children to colour Picture dominoes - A colour dominoes game Guy Fawkes pictures - Pictures from old documents about Guy Fawkes and the plot Draw the fireworks - A colour and a black and white worksheet Size worksheet - Cut out and order the rockets in size order - in colour and black and white Matching pairs game - Match the coloured Bonfire Night pictures Rhyme - «Remember, Remember the Fifth of November» - A decorated rhyme card
A revision lesson that looks at an 8 mark question and key
topics about types of punishment and
sentences in the UK Complete
with revision information and worksheets Outcomes: To identify different types of custodial and non-custodial
sentences To describe why some people agree / disagree
with punishments in the UK To evaluate whether you think prison is effective (8 mark question practice)
Resources include: INFORMATION FILES: The Roman Empire — how Rome began, how it was ruled, Caesar, Pompey, the Army, Enemies Daily Life in Rome: family life, jobs, schooling, food, clothing Citizens and Slaves: Patricians, Plebeians, Slaves, Rebellions, Rights, Spartacus Colosseum: information and photos The Emperors: Augustus, Trajan, Hadrian, Nero, Constantine, Vespasian Roman Gods pictures and information Calendar information Italy today information Pompeii information Public baths and toilets information Roads and aqueducts information Roman army information sheet Large key word cards
with definitions Timeline posters pack PHOTO PACKS: Roman ruins around Britain Roads and aqueducts Pompeii Public baths and toilets Italy today QUESTION SHEETS: Army worksheet Buildings of Ancient Rome worksheet Emperors worksheet Julius Caesar worksheet Italy today quiz People of Rome question sheet The roman Empire worksheet MAPS: Maps of the world, Europe, italy today, Roman Empire, Roman Britain, Europe outline to colour LARGE FLASHCARD SETS: Ancient Rome Italian cities Italian things ACTIVITIES AND OTHER Acrostic poem All about Rome — writing and drawing booklet to make Alphabetical order worksheet Ancient Rome colouring pages Draw your own Roman shield Draw a roman villa Find the definitions Flag colouring page Week diary booklet Draw a roman feast Dress the roman soldier Draw and write facts about a roman landmark or building Draw and list the things romans gave us Mae a presentation,
with cue cards to complete Roman children lunchbox Make emperor photo flashcards Mind map Notes pad Roman soldier worksheet — label the different armour Task cards Word search Blank thought and speech bubbles for display Write
sentences for
topic evaluation Work booklet cover to keep
topic work together Themed borders for written work DISPLAY A4 flags of Europe, display borders, buntings, extra large lettering, long banner, useful images, plus other display resources LANGUAGE Months, days and common phrases flashcards in English and Italian flashcards
Resource contains: - Plot summary by act
with key moments in bold - Character list - Contextual information - Key techniques used by the author - Key Quotations - High - level vocabulary that can be used to describe the main characters / act as
topic sentence starters If you like this then please take a look at my other TES resources and follow me on twitter @MissGOToole
Contains - Alphabet (
topic word for each letter)- Comic Summary (read a story and summarise it in comic form)- Hand (research a volcano in history and pull out main facts)- Imagination (descriptive writing prompt)- One
Sentence Only (summarise each paragraph in a chosen text)- Positive and Negative effects (foldable sorting effects of volcanoes)- Storyteller (narrative writing prompt)- Structure of a volcano (information sheet for students to create a volcano diagram)- Types of volcano (foldable that involves matching names, description and picture)- Volcanic Eruptions Comprehension (information passage
with questions)- Volcano cloze (information text
with missing words about volcanoes)- Volcano explorer (gathering information from interactive voclano website)- Volcano Vocabulary (foldable involving matching
topic words to definitions)- Witness vs. Scientist (foldable involving sorting statements)
Photo pack — Colourful A4 poster pack showing key things related to the water cycle, such as sun, snow, rain, ocean etc Water cycle diagram to label and colour Several versions of images showing the complete water cycle
with varying levels of difficulty Extra large images to make a full water cycle display — eg A4 size sun, clouds, rain drops, etc Fact cards — half 4 size
with facts about water and the water cycle — great for reading or display Key word cards — half A4 size showing all words relating to the water cycle Water cycle booklet to complete Presentation to make
with cue cards for pupils to complete Draw a water cycle worksheet Acrostic poem to complete True or false quiz
Sentence writing sheet to summarise
topic understanding Mind map Weather types matching cards to use as memory card game World map to demonstrate size of oceans Long banner to head display Extra large patterned lettering to head wall display (patterned
with raindrops) 3 patterned and plain display borders Writing booklet cover to keep pupils project work together Writing border
with water cycle image to use for generic writing tasks Word search Sack tag to keep resources organised
You can guide your students to practice writing more descriptive
sentences each day that focus on the grammar
topics that you want to reinforce
with extra practice in these 25 warm up activities.
A strong
topic sentence with its claim will focus the information or message for the reader.
All of the example
sentences above can be used
with students to illustrate the different types of
topic sentences.
As
with all writing, teachers should first model good
topic sentences in order to have students identify the
topic and the claim in the
sentence, regardless of the academic discipline.
With practice, students will learn to appreciate the rule that a good
topic sentence almost lets the paragraph to write itself!
The
topic sentence should still provide the reader
with the basic «answer» to the question being posed.
When teaching new skills, I use Google Forms to assess their comfort and application
with questions like, «I can write a strong
topic sentence on my own,
with some help, or
with a lot of help.»
The phrases or
sentences must correlate
with the main
topic of the word.
With the low expectations in books keyed to the old, laundry - list - of - topics math standards, I have to accompany each night's assignment with a paragraph of my own instructions: link the question, the intermediate steps, and the answer in a complete mathematical sentence; accompany your math work with an area model; translate the problem by creating a proportion table with both rows and both columns meaningfully titled; give another equivalent form of the expression you've simplified; etc., et
With the low expectations in books keyed to the old, laundry - list - of -
topics math standards, I have to accompany each night's assignment
with a paragraph of my own instructions: link the question, the intermediate steps, and the answer in a complete mathematical sentence; accompany your math work with an area model; translate the problem by creating a proportion table with both rows and both columns meaningfully titled; give another equivalent form of the expression you've simplified; etc., et
with a paragraph of my own instructions: link the question, the intermediate steps, and the answer in a complete mathematical
sentence; accompany your math work
with an area model; translate the problem by creating a proportion table with both rows and both columns meaningfully titled; give another equivalent form of the expression you've simplified; etc., et
with an area model; translate the problem by creating a proportion table
with both rows and both columns meaningfully titled; give another equivalent form of the expression you've simplified; etc., et
with both rows and both columns meaningfully titled; give another equivalent form of the expression you've simplified; etc., etc..)
Within our Spanish module, we have interactive online
Topic Tools, Learn Screens, and Activities to familiarize students
with the new sounds involved in Spanish, its
sentence structure, and vocabulary.
If the student knows a lot about the
topic, then factors like rare vocabulary (which isn't rare to the reader
with the relevant knowledge) and complex
sentence structure are of little import.