Bly 5 LA

Editing checklist: - capital letters - spelling - variety of vocabulary - paragraph structure - style (informative/formal) - punctuation - transition words

Example: In conclusion, turtles are very interesting creatures of the sea due to their unique physical characteristics, habitat and long life.  I hope you have a chance to experience a turtle in the wild one day!

Here is a link to how to write a strong paragraph. writing paragraphs Example of a body paragraph for expository writing (informative) Red – topic and concluding sentence Blue- reasons Green – explanation/supporting details Turtles have a unique appearance.   First of all, turtles use their shell as their home.   Their shell protects them from tough weather.   It also helps them be safe from predators.   Furthermore, turtles have a sharp mouth.   This feature helps them to eat items that need to be broken down.   Their mouth also helps them to attack any threats to their survival.   Turtles have a variety of physical characteristics that help them survive.

Introduction – a) Hook   - get the reader interested (question/fact/statistic) b) State your topic c) Briefly list the areas of the topic that will be included in your writing Example – Have you ever wondered about what life lurks in the ocean below? Among other creatures one of the most amazing animals that lives in the sea is the Octopus.   This paper will discuss the unique physical characteristics of an octopus from their slimy tentacles to their three hearts. It will also touch on their habitat and lastly their food.