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Sentence frames, opinion starters, and the transition words that organize ideas.
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- Opinion sentence frames An opinion sentence has two parts: what you think, and why. The frame holds the shape: I think ___ because ___.
- Picture writing prompts, new Look at the whole picture first. Say one thing that is happening, then write that sentence down.
- Sentence writing A sentence needs a capital at the front, an idea in the middle, and an end mark: a period, or a question mark if it asks. Take the two words, build the idea, write it whole.
Organization & transitions 3 skills
- Claim and counterclaim Every sentence in an argument has a job. Evidence backs up the claim. A counterclaim argues against it. A rebuttal brings up the other side and answers it. An irrelevant sentence does neither.
- Linking and transition words Transition words are the road signs of writing: also adds, however turns, therefore concludes, meanwhile runs alongside. Choose the sign that matches the turn.
- Narrative sequencing words Stories move in order, and order words drive: first, next, then, after that, finally. They tell the reader where in the journey you are.
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