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Pam Hicks  
 Writing

Native American Thunderbird

Fluency

 

1.  Brainstorm Ideas

2.  Create a Graphic Organizer

3.  Create a Thesis Statement

4.  Write a First Draft

5.  Peer Reviews the Draft

6. Bouncing Ball Final Draft Completed

 
  • Vary sentence length
  • Short sentences impact.
  • Longer sentences explain.
  • Use transition words between paragraphs and sentences.

A River of Words

 

Sentences and paragraphs are fluent when the essay flows from the mountain source (thesis statement) to the ocean without hitting a rock or boulder. Make your words into a fast-moving river. Use transition words to glue the sentences into one cohesive paragraph and the paragraphs into an essay with an opening, explanation or evidence and effective conclusion. Listen in your mind to the rhythm of the words. Is the beat true?

 

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