Descriptive Paragraphs
Descriptive paragraphs describe specific sensory details about a person, place, or thing.
TASK/PROMPT: Write a descriptive paragraph about the protagonist in Touching Spirit Bear.
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL HINTS: Using colorful modifiers (adjectives and adverbs) and vivid verbs can bring your description to life. Remember to use words that appeal to the five senses. When describing people, consider a "sixth sense," that is, their inner life, their emotions, motivations, and personality traits.
TASK/PROMPT: Write a descriptive paragraph about the protagonist in Touching Spirit Bear.
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL HINTS: Using colorful modifiers (adjectives and adverbs) and vivid verbs can bring your description to life. Remember to use words that appeal to the five senses. When describing people, consider a "sixth sense," that is, their inner life, their emotions, motivations, and personality traits.
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Narrative Paragraphs
A narrative paragraph tells a story about an event, adventure, scene, or happening.
TASK/PROMPT: Write a narrative paragraph describing an event or experience Cole underwent in Touching Spirit Bear.
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL HINTS: Remember to begin with a topic sentence that tells the reader what your paragraph will be about. Use effective transition words to connect the details of the story.
TASK/PROMPT: Write a narrative paragraph describing an event or experience Cole underwent in Touching Spirit Bear.
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL HINTS: Remember to begin with a topic sentence that tells the reader what your paragraph will be about. Use effective transition words to connect the details of the story.
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Expository paragraphs
An expository paragraph give information, explains directions, or shows how something happens.
TASK/PROMPT: Explain the alternative justice program in which Cole participates after he harms Peter.
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL HINTS: Remember your topic sentence!
TASK/PROMPT: Explain the alternative justice program in which Cole participates after he harms Peter.
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL HINTS: Remember your topic sentence!
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Persuasive Paragraphs
A persuasive paragraph tries to convince the reader of the author's point of view.
TASK/PROMPT: Convince your reader that Touching Spirit Bear is the best book you've ever read.
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL HINT: Remember to appeal to reader's emotions, but don't forget to support your claim with logical reasoning!
TASK/PROMPT: Convince your reader that Touching Spirit Bear is the best book you've ever read.
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL HINT: Remember to appeal to reader's emotions, but don't forget to support your claim with logical reasoning!
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