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1. Writing Welcome to Lesson #16 Today you will learn: The structure of a paragraph. Write a paragraph using a graphic organizer. The Structure of a Paragraph

2. Writing Begin with a topic sentence. Write three detail sentences. C. Ending sentence: Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

3. Writing Begin with a topic sentence: State what the paragraph is about: the topic sentence. Make it interesting! -----Be sure to indent. Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

4. Writing Example of a topic sentence: This fall, we had an amazing reunion with family members in Canada. Reunion with family is the topic of this paragraph. Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

5. Write three detail sentences about the topic: Reunion. Writing Each sentence should tell about the topic. Use good describing words and interesting action words. Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

6. Write three detail sentences. 1.We gathered around food and games and chatted nonstop. 2. The newest additions to the family were introduced and celebrated. 3. Spontaneous laughter and hugs abounded as we reconnected and shared great memories of the past. Writing Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

7. Write the Ending sentence: the conclusion. Writing Restate the topic of the paragraph. Keep it interesting. Tip: Make it a closing sentence so your reader knows this is the end of the paragraph. Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

8. Write the Ending sentence: the conclusion. Writing Reunions always leave me feeling warm inside and this is one that I will remember for a long, long time. Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

9. Let’s Review: A. Write an interesting topic sentence that is indented. B. Write three detail sentences that are about the topic. (You can write more-this is just to start!) C. Write a closing sentencethat Writing Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

10. Let’s Review Continued: Writing restates the topic. The following graphic organizer can be very helpful in organizing your thoughts before you start your paragraph. Here is mine: Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph graphic organizer

11. Putting it all together: This fall, we had an amazing reunion with family members in Canada.We gathered around food and games and chatted nonstop. The newest additions to the family were introduced and celebrated. Spontaneous laughter Writing Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

12. Putting it all together: and hugsabounded as we reconnected and shared great memories of the past. Reunions always leave me feeling warm inside and this is one that I will remember for a long, long time. Writing Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

13. Now you are ready to write an incredible five sentence paragraph! Writing Write a paragraph about yourself. Choose something that interests you, such as, a hobby or talent you have. Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

14. Let’s get started! Writing Use the Graphic Organizer in Moodle to help you get started. Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph Graphic organizer

15. Check your paragraph! Writing 1. Look over it carefully. 2. Does it have an interesting topic sentence? 3. Do your details support your topic? 4. Is your conclusion restating your topic sentence in another way? Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

16. Important: Check your work! Writing We will discuss revising and editing in our next couple of lessons. You will have a chance to go back and work on it more later. You did a good job today. As we practice writing, our writing improves! Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph

17. I look forward to teaching you how to write a summary in lesson 17. Until then, keep practicing to write paragraphs! Remember to enjoy reading while you practice effective reading strategies every day! Writing Writing a 5 Sentence Paragraph Good-Bye, until next time!