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Do Now 1. Open your binders to the Reading/Writing section. 2. Fill in the heading: Perfect Paragraphs 3. Sit quietly and wait for instructions

Agenda Mini-Lesson: How to write a Perfect Paragraph Paragraph Assignment Objective 1. You will be able to write a perfect paragraph.

What makes a perfect paragraph? Topic Sentence (tells the reader what the paragraph is about) Transitions (words used to connect one idea to the next) Details (pieces of information that one finds in the text) ) Concluding Sentence (use different words to restate the topic sentence)

How do you write a perfect paragraph? +CS

Answer the following question using RADDD+CS: How would you characterize Scrooge from A Christmas Carol? Use details from the text to support your answer. R A D +CS

Assignment Use RADDD +CS to answer the following question. What hardships, struggles, or difficulties have you had to overcome in your life? Use details from your life to support your answer. Anything you do not finish in class is for homework. You also have your vocabulary take home quiz for homework!