A collection of related sentences with one central idea
Paragraph
An independent unit or a related unit with a beginning, middle, and end
Developing effective paragraphs
1. Unity of sentences used in developing the main idea
2. Topic sentence reveals the main or central idea of the paragraph
3. Supporting details give life to the paragraph by elaborating on the scope given by the topic sentence
4. Clinching sentence closes the paragraph, which may be a restatement of the topic sentence, a summary, or a conclusion based on the supporting details
Oceans and lakes have similarities and differences
Similarities between oceans and lakes
Both are bodies of water
Both have plants and animals living in them
Both are great places to visit
Differences between oceans and lakes
Oceans are very large bodies of salt water
Lakes are much smaller bodies of fresh water
Lakes are usually surrounded by land
Oceans surround continents
The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet
Lakes support much smaller forms of life
American women gained status during World War II
Ways American women gained status during World War II
Took over men's jobs in factories and farms
Learned new skills and experienced work outside of the home
Allowed to serve in the military
Made decisions for themselves and their families
People can communicate without speaking through body language
