1. Writing a paragraph using the Traffic Signal System

2. GO = Topic Sentence: The sentence that tells what the paragraph will be about. CONTINUE = Supporting Sentences: These sentences add details to the topic sentence. STOP = Ending Sentence: This sentence closes the paragraph. It tells the reader that the paragraph is finished.

3. School is very important. Topic Sentence

4. Supporting Sentences Teachers teach you how to add and subtract. You learn how to read books. You learn how to write and use computers.

5. Ending sentences can (A) repeat the topic sentence in a different way, Example: It is important to go to school. STOP

6. Ending sentences can (B) express how we feel about the topic, Example: I love going to school. STOP

7. Ending sentences can (C) express what we think about the topic. Example: I think school is important for kids. STOP

8. School is very important. Teachers teach you how to add and subtract. You learn how to read books. You learn how to write and use computers. I think school is important for kids. Finished Paragraph indent

9. On your paper write the numbers of the sentences in the order they should be arranged. 1. They love to lick you when you hug them. 2. They are fun to have. 3. Dogs know how to do tricks. 4. Dogs are wonderful pets to have. 5. They love to run and play. 6. Dogs are furry and very cute.

10. One possible way! Dogs are wonderful pets to have. Dogs know how to do tricks. They love to run and play. Dogs are furry and very cute. They love to lick you when you hug them. They are fun to have. indent

11. The writing process: Pre-write – brainstorm ideas Rough Draft – make a sloppy copy Revise – make changes / make it better Editing – proofreading for spelling and grammar Publishing: Final Draft / neat copy

12. Prewrite – list of words, quick notes and ideas Christmasfavorite holiday DecorateSanta lights food family presents toys

13. Choose a picture from the following slide to write a paragraph about. Use the steps of the writing process. On your final draft, use green for the topic sentence, yellow for the supporting sentences, and red for the concluding sentence. Cursive!

16. Dirty Playful German shepard Nice Obedient Patient Protective Lovely Still Wet nose Panting

17. My German Shepard, Lilo, loves to play ball. She sees me coming with the ball, and her tail starts to wag continuously. Sometimes she waits very patiently, other times, she jumps around like she ate too much candy. When I throw the ball, she retrieves it and obediently sets it back near my feet. She will even fetch the ball when it goes in the dirty water. I love to play ball with my dog.