Dr. Seuss/Reading


A paragraph is a group of 5-8 sentences telling about a single idea or topic. The beginning sentence, or topic sentence, should get the paragraph started. It should tell something important about the subject of the paragraph. It should also make you interested in what will be discussed in the paragraph. The next set of sentences should support that topic. The last sentence should tie your paragraph together.

Topic: Reading

In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, this week's paragraph should be something to do with the topic of reading.

Brainstorm 10 important reasons why reading is important. Do your brainstorming on the back of this piece of paper. You can make a list or do a WEB - or any other means of brainstorming with which you are comfortable.

Look through your brainstorming list. What does it show about how you feel about reading?

Write a paragraph that would inform others of the importance of reading.

Remember:

  1. __ Name on your paper and heading correct?
  2. __ Did you indent?
  3. __ Did you work on getting everything spelled correctly?
  4. __ Did you focus on the five areas of GOOD WRITING?
  5. __ Use 5-8 sentences (including topic and concluding sentence)
  6. __ Signature of person who checked your rough draft.
  7. __ Is your final written neatly in ink?
  8. __ Did you staple all three of your papers together with your final on top?


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