Action Verb Topic Sentences are declarative

statements that use STRONG verbs (action words).

Casablanca and Sound of Music expanded my
knowledge of World War II.
Scientists discovered several new features of the sea.
The sixth grade class admired the paintings of the
art exhibit.

Action Verb
My neighborhood offers up many
sights and sounds.

Where
or
When

Whats Happening

At my grandmothers house, I watched my

favorite movies.
At the city zoo, animals receive special food
and special care.
Last summer I watched the solar eclipse with
my family.

Action Verb
My neighborhood offers up many
sights and sounds.

Where + What
In my neighborhood, there are
many sights and sounds to
experience.

Two independent clauses (compound sentence)

Point out that there is an independent clause on
each side
The clauses are connected by conjunctions.
Use a comma after the first independent clause
and before the conjunction.
Not all conjunctions will need a comma, only
when independent clauses are being connected.

My brothers and I like watching animated films, and

science fiction movies are our favorites.
The girls soccer team was determined to win, but
they knew it would not be easy.
Developing healthy eating habits is important, or
you will suffer unhealthy consequences.
I desperately wanted to buy a new bike, so I
decided to earn money by helping my neighbors.

Action Verb
My neighborhood offers up many
sights and sounds.

ABO and S
I love my neighborhood, and my
favorite pastime is experiencing
the sights and sounds that it has
to offer .

Where + What
In my neighborhood, there are
many sights and sounds to
experience.

Rhetorical Questions are questions that writers

ask but do not expect their readers to answer.
Rhetorical questions are used to get the
readers attention.
The question is your occasion reason for
writing. The statement is your position what
you plan to prove, explain, or describe.

Should teachers give more homework? Some

parents think that it is a good idea.
What part of the world is the safest place to
live? Everyone seems to have a different answer.
What is your dream for the future? My dream is
to conquer the world.
Are cartoons too violent? Many parents believe
that they are.

Action Verb
My neighborhood offers up many
sights and sounds.

ABO and S
I love my neighborhood, and my
favorite pastime is experiencing
the sights and sounds that it has
to offer .

Where + What
In my neighborhood, there are
many sights and sounds to
experience.

?/Statement
Have you ever driven past my
neighborhood on your way to Palm
Springs? There are many sights
and sounds to experience.

Conclusions

Hints for Writing Conclusions

Restate your opinion; remind your reader
of your topic and purpose.
Use synonyms, new action words, or new
descriptive words.
Have a purpose for your conclusion.
Try using one of these words or phrases in
the final sentence: In conclusion, To sum it
up, Certainly, Clearly, Surely, Definitely, In
fact, Overall, Truly

Restate the Topic and Purpose

T = lunch rules

T = We have important rules in the

school cafeteria.

C = Everyone enjoys lunchtime more

when we follow these rules.

Restate the Topic and Purpose

T = two stories
T = In class our teacher read two
stories.
C = These two stories are great

stories that other classes should

read.

Hints for Writing Conclusions

Restate your opinion; remind your reader
of your topic and purpose.
Use synonyms, new action words, or new
descriptive words.
Have a purpose for your conclusion.
Try using one of these words or phrases in
the final sentence: In conclusion, To sum it
up, Certainly, Clearly, Surely, Definitely, In
fact, Overall, Truly

Restate Using the Synonym Strategy

T = water conservation
T = Before you decide to let water run
from the faucet while you brush your teeth,
think about the serious problems caused by
water shortages.

C=The issues caused by the lack of water

should encourage everyone to try to
conserve water whenever possible.

Hints for Writing Conclusions

Restate your opinion; remind your reader
of your topic and purpose.
Use synonyms, new action words, or new
descriptive words.
Have a purpose for your conclusion.
Try using one of these words or phrases in
the final sentence: In conclusion, To sum it
up, Certainly, Clearly, Surely, Definitely, In
fact, Overall, Truly

Earth has many different features that make it

a very unique and interesting planet to learn
about. Earth is the third planet from the sun.
This means that Earth is considered an inner
planet.
Being so close to the sun, earth only takes 365
days to make a full rotation around the sun. The
landscape of Earth is amazing. The oceans in
our planet give it a beautiful blue color, since
they
cover nearly three fourths of the earths surface.
Earth will continue to captivate humans with its
unique and wonderful features.

Earth has many different features that make it

a very unique and interesting planet to learn
about. Earth is the third planet from the sun. This
means that Earth is considered an inner planet.
Being so close to the sun, earth only takes 365
days to make a full rotation around the sun. The
landscape of Earth is amazing. The oceans in
our planet give it a beautiful blue color, since they
cover nearly three fourths of the earths surface.
Earth will continue to captivate humans with its
unique and wonderful features.

Earth has many different features that make it

a very unique and interesting planet to learn
about. Earth is the third planet from the sun. This
means that Earth is considered an inner planet.
Being so close to the sun, earth only takes 365
days to make a full rotation around the sun. The
landscape of Earth is amazing. The oceans in
our planet give it a beautiful blue color, since they
cover nearly three fourths of the earths surface.
Earth will continue to captivate humans with its
unique and wonderful features.

Earth has many different features that make it

a very unique and interesting planet to learn
about. Earth is the third planet from the sun. This
means that Earth is considered an inner planet.
Being so close to the sun, earth only takes 365
days to make a full rotation around the sun. The
landscape of Earth is amazing. The oceans in
our planet give it a beautiful blue color, since they
cover nearly three fourths of the earths surface.
Earth will continue to captivate humans with its
unique and wonderful features.

Earth has many different features that make it

a very unique and interesting planet to learn
about. Earth is the third planet from the sun. This
means that Earth is considered an inner planet.
Being so close to the sun, earth only takes 365
days to make a full rotation around the sun. The
landscape of Earth is amazing. The oceans in
our planet give it a beautiful blue color, since they
cover nearly three fourths of the earths surface.
Earth will continue to captivate humans with its
unique and wonderful features.

Earth has many different features that make it

a very unique and interesting planet to learn
about. Earth is the third planet from the sun. This
means that Earth is considered an inner planet.
Being so close to the sun, earth only takes 365
days to make a full rotation around the sun. The
landscape of Earth is amazing. The oceans in
our planet give it a beautiful blue color, since they
cover nearly three fourths of the earths surface.
Earth will continue to captivate humans with its
unique and wonderful features.

Earth has many different features that make it

a very unique and interesting planet to learn
about. Earth is the third planet from the sun. This
means that Earth is considered an inner planet.
Being so close to the sun, earth only takes 365
days to make a full rotation around the sun. The
landscape of Earth is amazing. The oceans in
our planet give it a beautiful blue color, since they
cover nearly three fourths of the earths surface.
Earth will continue to captivate humans with its
unique and wonderful features.

During the winter, I wear special clothing.

First, I wear a woolen beanie on my head. It
keeps the top of my head from freezing.
Secondly, I place fuzzy earmuffs over my ears.
They stop my ears from becoming numb with
cold. Thirdly, I bundle up in a cozy coat. This
keeps me from getting wet and cold. In addition,
I wear warm mittens. They keep my fingers
warm and toasty. Last of all, I slide my feet into
heavy boots. These allow me to stomp through
puddles and slosh through snow. I wear this
clothing only when it is cold outside.