Lesson 1 "Topics, Topic Sentences, and Titles"

Turn to Pages 334-335 Look at the picture on Page 334 and try to guess how it relates to understanding paragraph basics.

Turn to Page 335 Read the short introduction to Chapter 14

Turn to Page 335 and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.

Scan Page 336-338; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Page 336-338 for pictures, information in the margins, and diagrams, read each of the captions.

On page 339 read the questions so you know what information you will be looking for as you read the section.

Read Page 336-338 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 339? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "Topics, Topic Sentences, and Titles" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

paragraph -a group of sentences about a main idea, or topic

indent - to put five spaces at the beginning off the first sentence in a paragraph

topic sentence - the sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph

point of view - the way a person views or thinks about something

title - the name of a written work

Section Review Answers

All answers will vary but here are some examples

1. Finding a summer job has been one of the worst experiences of my life.
2. Eating healthy food has three main positive affects on your body.
3. Spring break was the most exciting time I have had in my entire life.
4. Example Title: Escaping from Winter; Topic Sentence: They delight in whatever they choose to do as long as they are not indoors.
5. Example Title: Local Leader Slims Down His City, Topic Sentence: "We all need a healthier life style, " the mayor advised.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you identify and write a paragraph with a topic sentence?

Are you able to give a paragraph an appropriate title?

Lesson 2 "Developing the Main Idea"

Scan Page 340-342; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Page 340-342 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 343 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Page 340-342 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 343? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Developing the Main Idea" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Body - The part of a paragraph that discusses and supports the main idea; the sentences can include facts, reasons, examples, descriptions, or explanations.

Prewriting - work to do before writing begins.

Section Review Answers

1. Bird watching can be an exciting and fun outdoor activity. The Audubon Society is an interesting group.
2. A fad is an activity that becomes very popular very fast. Vanilla ice cream has been popular for a hundred years.
3. Your paragraphs will vary just check to make sure that details - including facts, examples, or explanations- are included to support your main idea.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you develop the body of a paragraph with details that support its main idea?

Are you able to carry out prewriting activities to develop a paragraph?

Lesson 3 "Summaries and Conclusions"

Scan Pages 344-345; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 344-345 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

On page 346 read the questions so you know what information you will be looking for as you read the section.

Read Pages 344-345 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 346? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Summaries and Conclusions" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 3 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Summary - a brief statement that repeats or restates the main points in a paragraph.

conclusion - a statement at the end of a paragraph that expresses an idea based on information in the paragraph.

Section Review Answers

1. That's why Angela recommends swimming for exercise.
2. But that is not the name most people call the Statue of Liberty.
3. The next ones will vary. Then you'll be ready if the power goes out or someone gets hurt.
4. Book clubs make reading a social experience.
5. Paragraph will vary. Be sure that you included a topic sentence and a summary or conclusion.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to write a suitable summary statement for a paragraph?

Can you write a suitable conclusion for a paragraph?

Lesson 4 "Types of Paragraphs"

Scan Pages 347-351; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 347-351 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 352 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Pages 347-351 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 352? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 4 "Types of Paragraphs" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 4 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

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Section Review Answers

1. a pair of robins building a nest.
2. This morning I watched as a pair of robins built a nest in our evergreen tree.
3. The robins are bringing bits of straw and grass. The branches are too thick to see the activity very clearly. The robins are chattering. Their talk is lively and loud.
4. conclusion
5. This paragraph informs or explains.

Your paragraphs will vary. Your paragraph should include reasons that explain why they are writing about the topic.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you understand that different kinds of paragraphs are written for different purposes?

Are you able to write different types of paragraphs?

Lesson 5 "Telling a Story"

Scan Pages 353-354; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 353-354 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 355 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Pages 353-354 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 355? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 5 "Telling a Story" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 5 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

fiction- a story about imaginary people and events

nonfiction- a book or an article about real people and events

First-person narrative- a story told by someone in the story.

Third-person narrative- a story told by someone not in the story.

Chronological order- events placed in the sequence that they happened.

Section Review Answers

1. You will have to e-mail me your paragraph if you want it looked over. Make sure that you use first-person pronouns, topic sentence, details, and summary statement or conclusion.
2. You will also have to e-mail me your third-person paragraph if you want it looked over. Your paragraph should show that you understand the changes that must be made when a first-person narrative is rewritten as a third-person narrative.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you identify first-person and third-person narratives?

Are you able to use chronological order in narratives?

Lesson 6 "Writing Dialogue"

Scan Pages 356-360; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 356-360 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 361 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Pages 356-360 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 361? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 6 "Writing Dialogue" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 6 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

dialogue- the words that people or fictional characters say to each other.

Direct quotation - a speaker's exact words.

Quotation marks- The marks ("") placed at the beginning and end of a direct quotation

Indirect quotation - not a speaker's exact words; an indirect quotation is often introduced by the word that.

Play - a story told in dialogue that someone wrote to be performed on a stage.

Section Review Answers

1. Nathan asked Emily, "Will you come to my party?"
2. Emily asked him, "When is it?"
3. He told Emily, "The party will be on Friday night."
4. She said, "I have to ask my parents first."
5. Emily asked her father, "May I go to Nathan's party?"
6. Mr. Watson said, "Yes, you may go."
7. Emily said, "Thanks, Dad."
8. She told Nathan, "I can come to your party."
9. Nathan told her, "The party starts at 6:30 P.M."
10. Emily said, "I'll be there."

Your short story should include dialogue or indirect quotations and follow the rules for writing dialogue. E-mail it to me if you want it looked over.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to write and punctuate dialogue correctly?

Can you distinguish between direct and indirect quotations?

Are you able to write and punctuate dialogue for a play correctly?

"Where to Find It"

Scan Page 362; Read the tasks to complete at the bottom so you know what information you need to find.

Read page 362 about using grammar references.

Complete the tasks on the bottom of page 362? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Chapter 14 Where to Find It (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Where to Find it Key Points

Section Review Answers

1. The sentence is a run-on sentence. You may have corrected it like this: The library has many computers. It also has a good reference section.
2. Responses will vary.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you use a a Grammar Reference to find information?

"Writing Project "

Read page 363 about the writing project.

Go to the quiz page Chapter 14 Writing Project (This is were you will write your paragraph)

 Preparing for Chapter 14 Test

On pages 364-365 you will find the Chapter 14 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 14 Test "Understanding Paragraph Basics"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

Chapter 14 Review answers

1. paragraph
2. topic sentence
3. point of view
4. title
5. prewriting
6. summary
7. conclusion
8. chronological order
9. dialogue
10. direct quotation
11. indirect quotation
12. nonfiction
13. fiction
14. first-person narrative
15. third-person narrative
16. indent
17. body
18. quotation marks
19. play
20. This paragraph is about the benefits of a summer job.
21. Answers will vary in part C

Congratulations you finished Chapter 14!!