Feb 21 2025 Paragraph Structure & Transitionary Words Lesson & No Fixed Address Continue . . .October . . .

Silent Read 20 min

Notes - For Paragraph Structure & Transition Words: For The Quiz.

  • Topic Sentences: A strong topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, clearly stating what the paragraph will be about.
  • Body Paragraph Transitions: Transitions help connect ideas, ensuring the writing flows logically. (2-3 examples).
  • Conclusion Transitions: Conclusion should restate the main point and tie everything together while guiding the reader to a final thought.
  • NOTES:
  • Different types of transition words and phrases:
    • For Adding Information: furthermore, additionally, also
    • For Contrast: however, on the other hand, nevertheless
    • For Example: for instance, for example, such as
    • For Cause and Effect: therefore, as a result, consequently
    • For Summarizing: in conclusion, overall, to sum up

Continue with NFA 

We completed vocab last day on the below page numbers - check the blog if you were missing on Feb 19th - Wed -  

Page 81-106

Note: Audible Ch 13-Ch 15 - start at Ch 16 next class.


Review Vocab From Last Day. 


Vocab: To Define. If you missed last day. 

A.O.F. - After Original Felix 

Precocious

Slumps - periods of depression re: Astrid - typically 3 days.

M.C.F.D. - Ministry of Child and Family Dept.

Doused 

Discombobulated 

Hankering

Biases 

Quaver

Recession

Mc Job - min. wage job - e.g. McDonalds

Lorded  

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