 Write a quick paragraph of 5 sentences!

 Two complete sentences punctuated like one sentence.  Two separate thoughts run into each other.  Ex. Researchers have created a “virtual frog” it will allow students to see the inside of a frog on the computer.  Researchers have created a “virtual frog.” It will allow students to see the inside of a frog on a computer.

 Asteroids are tiny planets they are sometimes called planetoids.  Some asteroids shine with a steady light, others keep changing in brightness. (hint- add a conjunction)  You can use a telescope to view Saturn, you can visit a planetarium.  Many of Saturn’s moons have large caters the crater on Mimas covers one third of its diameter.  Saturn has about twenty moons Titan is the largest.  Some of the clouds are yellow, others are off-white.

 Short sentences are ok sometimes, but can make your writing sound CHOPPY.  We want flowing language!  Makes the sentence clearer, more interesting and shorter.

Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. He also experimented with mechanical toys. Many people do not know this. Edison created a talking doll. He created the talking doll in the doll would recite a nursery rhyme or poem. It said the words when a crank in its back was turned. The talking doll was very popular. Edison opened a factory. The factory made five hundred of the dolls every day. Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. Many people do not know that he also experimented with mechanical toys. Edison created a talking doll in When a crank in its back was turned, the doll recited a poem or nursery rhyme. The talking doll was very popular and Edison opened a factory that made five hundred of the dolls every day.

 Take a key word from one sentence and insert it into another.  Ex. Easter lily plants have leaves. The leaves have points.  Easter lily plants have pointed leaves.

 Peanuts are a crop of may warm regions. They are a major crop.  The oil from peanuts is used in many dressings. The dressings are for salad.  Peanuts are a food for snacking. Peanuts are good for your health.

 A phrase is a group of words that acts as a single part of speech (does not have both a subject and a verb).  Take a phrase from one sentence and add it to another.  Ex. Arachne is a famous figure. She is a figure in Greek mythology.  Arachne is a famous figure in Greek Mythology.

 They used harpoons. This is how they hunted seals.  Whalers and fur traders came to the region and affected the Inuit way of life. They arrived in the 1800’s.  During the summer, traditional Inuit lived in tents. The tents were made from animal skins.

 The name Inuit refers to several groups of people. These people live in and near the artic.  The name Inuit refers to several groups of people living in and near the artic.

 Anna likes to hike. Anna also likes to swim.

 F- for  A- and  N- nor  B-but  O- or  Y- yet

 Dolphins live in the water like fish. The breathe like other mammals.  Dolphins look a little like fish. Porpoises look a little like fish.  Dolphins hunt fish, Dolphins eat fish.

 A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.  Independent clauses can stand alone as a sentence.  Subordinate clauses (dependent) cannot stand alone because they do not make a complete thought.  Use where, when, after, before, wherever, when, while, that… **REPLACE THE. WITH A,  Ex. Theresa traveled to Rome. She saw the Sistine Chapel.  Theresa traveled to Rome, where she say the Sistine Chapel.

 The pearl is a gem. It is made by certain kinds of oysters and clams.  Beautiful pearls are found in tropical seas. The best pearl oysters live there.  A pearl becomes round. It is formed in the soft part of the oyster.

 Add a semi-colon to combine two short sentences with the same train of thought.  The grass was luscious. It needed to be cut.  The grass was luscious; it needed to be cut.  I found my homework. It was in my locker.  I found my homework; it was in my locker.

 Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball over one hundred years ago. He probably never guessed the sport would become so popular. He just wanted a new game that could be played indoors. The original basketball teams started in They had nine players instead of five. The first basket was a peach basket. A player had to climb up and retrieve the ball after each score. Some parts of the game have stayed the same. Players still cannot hold the ball while they run. They must dribble. Thousands of teams across the world now play Dr. Naismith’s game.

 Not to create run-ons, but to add detail. (adjectives and adverbs). Challenge: See how much detail you can add! 1) The cake looked pretty. 2) While driving the car, he turned the music up. 3) Around the bend came the last horse. 4) Her shampoo smelled good as she washed her hair.

 Intro sentence- make a claim. Don’t start with Yes, because; No, because; or I think. ( we know you think, it is your paper)  3 supports Each support should be followed with your detailed explanation of the support.  Conclusion- wrap it up and take it home. (REPHRASE YOUR INTRO!)

 “Describe an important event you experienced this summer” 10 sentence minimum Use the paragraph formula  Make sure you have an intro, conclusion, 3 supports and explanations 4 compound sentences SELL YOUR EXPERIENCE- adjectives and adverbs  How did it look, sound, smell, taste…. Details!!

 UNITY All sentences tell about, or support, a main idea. This main idea is called the TOPIC SENTENCE.  Coherence Readers can tell how and why ideas are connected. Arrange details in an order that makes sense Link ideas with transitional words.

 Chronological- Presents details in the order which they happen.  Spatial order- Presents details according to their location.  Logical order- Groups related ideas together.

 Use it to Tell a story Explain a process Create a cause-effect chain

 Use it to describe something. Like a video camera scanning a scene.

 Use it when Information fits into categories. Informative paragraph. Compare and contrast.

Comparing and Contrasting: alsoalthoughand anotherbuthowever likelikewisein the same way similarlymoreover on the other hand toounlikeyet

Showing Cause and Effect: as a resultconsequentlyso becausesincetherefore Showing Support: for examplefor instancein fact Showing Time:

Showing Support: for examplefor instancein fact Showing Time: aboutfinallyoften afterfirst, secondsoon atthenat last immediatelythereafterbefore lateruntilduring meanwhilewheneventually nextwhile

Showing Place: aboveacrossamong aroundbeforebehind belowbeneathbeside betweenbydown therebehindhere underbelowin

Cheetahs are the fastest animals on land. A typical cheetah runs faster than a car moving at average speed. In fact, cheetahs can move from a standstill to 45 miles per hour in two seconds. Their top speed has been clocked at 70 miles per hour, as fast a many highway speed limits. Cheetahs can sprint so well because their bodies are adapted for speed. They have small heads, short ears and long sleek bodies. Unlike other cats, they also have claws that do not retract. Their non retractable claws enable them to turn corners quickly and maintain good traction. Cheetahs use this incredible speed to help them survive. The speed allows cheetahs to hunt prey and to outrun predators. The cheetah’s fast speed allows them to pounce on their prey before the prey is able to escape. Moreover, the cheetah’s incredible speed makes it a unique animal, earning the title of fastest animal on land.

 Narrative- to tell a story (or sequence of events)  Descriptive- to describe a scene or an object  Expository- to provide information, including facts, instructions and definitions.  Persuasive- to share opinions and convince others to agree or take action.