Writing 1

1. Writing 1 September 23

2. Turn in your Homework

3. Sequence the Steps with a Partner • Turn to your partner. • Take the strips of paper out of the bag. • Sequence the steps using transitional time words as a guide. • Form a paragraph using what you have learned. • When done, raise your hand so I can check.

4. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! How to Cure the Hiccups This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Drink the water continuously without breathing. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. Next, take a deep breath and hold it. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

5. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! How to Cure the Hiccups Try to swallow three times before you inhale. Drink the water continuously without breathing. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. Find Your Topic Sentence Next, take a deep breath and hold it. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

6. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! How to Cure the Hiccups This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Drink the water continuously without breathing. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. Find Your Topic Sentence Next, take a deep breath and hold it. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

7. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! How to Cure the Hiccups This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Drink the water continuously without breathing. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. Next, take a deep breath and hold it. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Find Your Support Sentences When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

8. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! How to Cure the Hiccups This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Drink the water continuously without breathing. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. Next, take a deep breath and hold it. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Find Your Support Sentences When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

9. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Next, take a deep breath and hold it again. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. Drink the water continuously without breathing. How to Cure the Hiccups Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

10. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Add Support Next, take a deep breath and hold it again. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. Drink the water continuously without breathing. How to Cure the Hiccups Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

11. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Add Support Next, take a deep breath and hold it again. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. Drink the water continuously without breathing. How to Cure the Hiccups Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

12. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Add Support Next, take a deep breath and hold it again. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. Drink the water continuously without breathing. How to Cure the Hiccups Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

13. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Add Support Next, take a deep breath and hold it again. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. Drink the water continuously without breathing. How to Cure the Hiccups Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

14. To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. First, take a deep breath and hold it. Add Support Next, take a deep breath and hold it again. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time! Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. Drink the water continuously without breathing. How to Cure the Hiccups Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Wait for hiccups to come back. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times.

15. How to Cure the Hiccups To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. First, take a deep breath and hold it. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. Wait for hiccups to come back. Next, take a deep breath and hold it. This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Drink the water continuously without breathing. Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time!

16. Story Time • Read the paragraph together and discuss the writing points: • Topic sentence • Support sentences • Details • Transitions • Closing sentence COLOR CODE: red, blue, green, yellow, purple

17. How to Cure the Hiccups To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. First, take a deep breath and hold it. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. Wait for hiccups to come back. Next, take a deep breath and hold it. This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Drink the water continuously without breathing. Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time!

18. How to Cure the Hiccups To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. First, take a deep breath and hold it. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. Wait for hiccups to come back. Next, take a deep breath and hold it again. This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Drink the water continuously without breathing. Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time!

19. How to Cure the Hiccups To cure the hiccups you should follow these simple steps. First, take a deep breath and hold it. When you feel the need to gasp for air, hold it for just a few second longer and then inhale before you pass out. Wait for hiccups to come back. Next, take a deep breath and hold it again. This time try to swallow three times before you inhale. Continue trying to hold your breath and swallowing three times. Give up swallowing while holding your breath and wait for hiccups to come back. Then, ask your spouse to scare you. Deal with the hiccups for a while until your spouse successful scares you. Apologize to spouse for hitting him/her and thank him/her until the hiccups come back. After that, fill a glass of water up to the brim. Drink the water continuously without breathing. Make sure you drink the water from the side closest to you or else… wait for hiccups to come back. Finally, give up on curing the hiccups and lay off the wine next time!

20. How to cure the hiccups List ways you can cure the hiccups. 1. 2. 3. 4.

21. How to cure the hiccups List ways you can cure the hiccups. 1. Hold your breath 2. Hold your breath and swallow 3. Scare 4. Drink water

22. Add Warnings • Don’t do this! • Be careful when doing this! • Take your time when doing this!

23. Add Suggestions • You can use this kind. • You might try it this way. • You should…

24. Repeat phrases • Try again. • Wait for hiccups to return.

25. First, Second and Third Person • First person is when you use I. • Second person is when you use you. • Third person is when you use he/she. PROCESS PARAGRAPH Second person – explaining how to do something First person – explaining how you did something Third person – giving an example of a friend

26. Commands • Commands omit YOU. • Continue to try this. • You should continue to try this.

27. How to Give a Cat a Pill • Look at the paragraph. • Find the topic sentence. • Find the support sentences. • Find the details.

28. Research Project • A semester long project • Pick a topic • Write a FUNNY process paragraph. • We will add to the paragraph and edit the paragraph throughout the semester. • You will publish this piece.

29. Sample Topics • How to get rid of an ex without committing a crime • How to shop for sales • How to flunk out of college • How to survive a night of babysitting • How to keep peace with your spouse • How to toilet train a baby • How parents make us feel guilty • How to give yourself a haircut • How to bathe a cat • How to insert contact lenses • How to cure a hangover

30. Pick a Topic • Choose a topic that interests you. • You can choose a sample or pick one of your own. Try to be creative and think of something you can make funny.

31. Topic Sentence • To give a cat a pill you should follow these simple steps. • To cure the hiccups, follow these few steps. • To give yourself a haircut, try several steps. • Two parts: • Topic (how to…) • Follow these steps

32. List • List the steps you want to discuss. • Think of four steps for your topic. • Your final step (step 5) is either giving up or mastered! • Finally, give up on bathing your cat and let him stink up the house. • Finally, by following these steps you should be ready to go to a real hairdresser.

33. Requirements • Topic Sentence • Four support sentences with transitions • Two details for each support • Second person or commands • Present tense • Final sentence with resolution

34. Homework • Write a process paragraph about your Funny How To. • Turn in next week for teacher corrections and a grade. This is 10% of your Research Project Grade. • Make sure the paragraph is TYPED! You can print the paragraph out before class.

35. Timed Writing • You have 70 minutes to write on ONE prompt. These are process paragraph prompts. • Make sure to write a topic sentence, have support sentences, details and transitions. • Write every other line! • This is 1/4th of 35% of your grade. • List before you write, so you have it in chronological order. • When you are done, you can go home!