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Writing Reference Sheet HandoutWriting Reference Sheet Handout
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Anchorage School District
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5th - 12th
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Writing Reference Sheet

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Print out this handy reference page double sided and distribute it to your class. Individuals can use the page to aid them as they work on their topic sentences, transitions, conclusions, and paragraph structure. There is plenty of information on the page, including instructions, examples, and lists of words. Great for the initial writing process as well as revision!

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paragraph structure, writing organization, conclusions, topic sentences, transition words and phrases, transitions

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topic sentences, transition words, transitions, conclusion, paragraph structure, english language arts

Pros

  • Lists many transition words and phrases to help writers create flow in their work
  • Includes examples of topic sentences and paragraph formats

Cons

  • Refers to some specific writing strategies that you may or may not teach in your class

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