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Power Writing

Power Writing Power 1: Topic Sentence * Contains general or specific number words Power 2: Major Details * Contains signal words Power 3: Give details or examples Power 4: Conclusion or summary * In conclusion… * In summary… * Therefore… * For the reasons… * Or rewrite the topic sentence

Power 1 Power 1: Contains general or specific number words. I like teaching for ____________ reasons. -- Specific number words: one, two three, ten, five, etc. -- General number words: few, many, several, etc.

Power 2 Signal Words first besides again second lastly also third finally and likewise some more next others then another furthermore even more to begin with in addition to

Power 2 Examples Power 2: Major details Contains signal words Power 2: First, I enjoy working with children. Second, I love to teach math and social studies. Lastly, I enjoy teaching because of all the vacations.

Power 4 Power 4: Conclusion or Summary Power 4 Signal Words In conclusion… In summary… Therefore…For these reasons… Or rewrite the topic sentence

Power 4 Example These are the reasons why I like to teach.

Power Writing Paragraph with a: 1-2-2-2-4 pattern I like teaching for several reasons. First, I enjoy working with children. Second, I love to teach math and social studies. Lastly, I enjoy teaching because of all the vacations. These are the reasons why I like to teach.

Admit Slip Directions: Number the sentences in the correct order. This is a 1-2-2-2-4 pattern. First, I like to play soccer. ____ I love playing many different sports. ____ Lastly, I enjoy hockey. ____ Second, I like swimming. ____ These are the different sports I love to play. ____

Admit Slip Answer 1-2-2-2-4 pattern I love playing many different sports. First, I like to play soccer. Second, I like swimming. Lastly, I enjoy hockey. These are the different sports I love to play.

Power 3 Power 3: Give details or examples Contains signal words

Power 3 Signal Words Like… Namely… For example… As… That is to say… Specifically… For instance… To be specific… In other words… To be sure… In such cases… Because of this… Just as… This can be explained…

Power Writing Paragraph Using Power 3’s: 1-2-3-2-3-2-3-4 pattern I like teaching for several reasons. First, I enjoy working with children. Namely, because children are so incredible, fun, and exciting to be around. Second, I love to teach math and social studies. I love to learn about Colonial America, the American Revolution, and the Constitution. I also enjoy math because I love to solve equations and puzzles. Lastly, I enjoy teaching because of all the vacations. In other words, the time off during the school year is a great break for everyone. These are the reasons why I like to teach.

Power Writing Paragraph Using Power 3’s: 1-2-3-2-3-2-3-4 pattern I love playing many different sports. First, I like to play soccer. Soccer is exciting because I can kick the ball and try to score a goal. Second, I like swimming. Specifically, I like to swim underwater and do flips and tricks. Lastly, I enjoy hockey. Hockey is great exercise and you really work up a sweat. Also, I enjoy skating and shooting the puck. These are the different sports I love to play.

Graphic Organizer Using Kidspiration we will create a class graphic organizer. Our focus is recess. List all the ideas why you enjoy recess.