1. The Four Square Organizer
Level 2

2. Fact or Opinion?

3. FACTS OPINIONS The United States is in North America.
Lucy Addison is in Roanoke, Virginia.
My teacher’s name is Ms. Miller.
We are expected to read and write a lot in eighth grade.
Summer is the best season.
Basketball is fun.
Reading is the most important subject.
Pencils are better than pens.
Birthdays are fun to celebrate.

4. My favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs.
3. Supporting detail or example
Fun to eat
2. Supporting detail or example
Easy to cook
Topic Sentence:
My favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs.
Conclusion
My favorite meal is spaghetti
and meatballs because it’s
easy to cook, fun to eat and
delicious.
4. Supporting detail or example
Delicious

5. My favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs.
2. Reason or Example:
It’s easy to cook
Supporting details or examples
pour sauce in pan
add frozen meatballs
boil water
3. Reason or Example:
It’s fun to eat
Supporting details or examples
twirl it
slurp it
pile it
Topic Sentence:
My favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs.
Conclusion:
My favorite meal is spaghetti
and meatballs because it’s
easy to cook, fun to eat and
delicious.
4. Reason or Example:
It’s delicious
Supporting details or examples
tomatoes
cheese
spices

6. My favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs.
2. Puzzle Piece: First,
Reason or example: It’s easy to cook
Supporting Details:
pour sauce in pan
add frozen meatballs
boil water
3. Puzzle Piece: Also,
Reason or example: It’s fun to eat
Supporting Details:
twirl it
slurp it
pile it
Topic Sentence:
My favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs.
4. Puzzle Piece: Third,
Reason or example: It’s delicious
Supporting Details:
tomatoes
cheese
spices
Puzzle Piece: So you can see,
Wrap it Up:
My favorite meal is spaghetti
and meatballs because it’s
easy to cook, fun to eat and
delicious.

7. My Favorite Meal My favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs.
First, my favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs because it’s easy. All you have to do is pour sauce in a pan, add frozen meatballs, and boil water for the pasta.
Second, my favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs because it’s fun to eat. I like to twirl it around on my fork and make piles and tunnels. I also like to slurp it when no one is watching.
Third, my favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs because it’s delicious. I love to add lots of Italian spices and use fresh crushed tomatoes to jazz up the jar sauce. Finally, I like to pile on Parmesan Cheese.
So you can see, my favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs because it is easy to make, fun to eat, and delicious.

8. Topic Sentence: 2. Puzzle Piece: Reason or example:
Supporting Details: 1. 2. 3.
3. Puzzle Piece:
Reason or example:
Supporting Details: 1. 2. 3.
Topic Sentence:
4. Puzzle Piece:
Reason or example:
Supporting Details: 1. 2. 3.
Puzzle Piece:
Conclusion: