R and C April 2016 A Paragraph Style

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R and C April 2016 A Paragraph Style In-Class Writing April 5th 2016

1. how to start a paragraph with a topic sentence 2. three ways to write supporting sentences 3. how to finish R and C April 5th 2016

Here is an example of the paragraph style I want you to copy and learn. Three things that would make me happy are a Ferrari, a peaceful country, and a trip to England. Racing down the highway in my red Ferrari, I would be the envy of everyone I met. To live in a peaceful world would make our lives happier. During a trip to England, I would see the Queen. Hopefully, my wishes will come true before I'm 60.

Part 2 Analyze 1. The first sentence is the topic sentence. It tells the reader the subject of the paragraph. 2. The second sentence begins with a VERB plus ING 3. The third sentence begins with "To" plus and action word (infinitive).

Part 2 Analyze 4. The fourth sentence begins with a prepositional phrase (during) 5. The last sentence starts with a word like finally, certainly or surely

Part 3 Your Turn Think of three wishes. Brainstorm Write a five sentence paragraph using the same style described above. 10 mins...Remember structure/flow etc...