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23. Accordion paragraph

24. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.

25. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.
Slow Down! Give a reason, detail, or
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26. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.
Slow Down! Give a reason, detail, or
fact. Use a transition.
Stop! Explain. Give an example.

27. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.
Slow Down! Give a reason, detail, or
fact. Use a transition.
Stop! Explain. Give an example.
Go back! Remind the reader of
your topic.

28. Accordion Paragraph Example
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

29. Accordion Paragraph Example
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

30. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

31. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

32. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

33. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

34. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

35. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

36. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2

37. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2

38. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2

39. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2

40. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2 Go Back Sentence

41. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2 Go Back Sentence

42. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2 Go Back Sentence

43. Accordion Paragraph Example
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

44. Accordion Paragraph Example
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

45. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

46. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

47. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Detail #1
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

48. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Detail #1
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

49. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Example #1 Detail #1
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

50. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

51. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

52. Accordion Paragraph Example
Detail #2
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

53. Accordion Paragraph Example
Detail #2
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

54. Accordion Paragraph Example
Example #2 Detail #2
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

55. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

56. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

57. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.
Detail #2

58. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.
Detail #2

59. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides. Example #3
Detail #2

60. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

61. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.

62. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.
Go Back Sentence

63. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.
Find the transitions. Go Back Sentence

64. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.
Find the transitions. Go Back Sentence

65. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.
Find the transitions. Go Back Sentence

66. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.
Find the transitions. Go Back Sentence

67. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
I know about three types of triangles. The
first triangle is called an equilateral triangle. In an
equilateral triangle all of the sides are equal. The
next triangle is an isosceles triangle. An isosceles
triangle has two equal sides. The third type of
triangle is called a scalene triangle. The scalene
triangle has no equal sides. To sum up, you can tell
the difference between triangles by counting the
number of equal sides.
Find the transitions. Go Back Sentence

68. Accordion Paragraph Example
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

69. Accordion Paragraph Example
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

70. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

71. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

72. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Detail #1
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

73. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Detail #1
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

74. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Detail #1 Example #1
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

75. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

76. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

77. Accordion Paragraph Example
Detail #2
Topic Sentence
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

78. Accordion Paragraph Example
Detail #2
Topic Sentence
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

79. Accordion Paragraph Example
Detail #2 Example #2
Topic Sentence
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.

80. Accordion Paragraph Example
Detail #2 Example #2
Topic Sentence
My favorite animal is the Giant Panda for two
reasons. To begin, I like the panda because it looks so
cute and cuddly. The panda's black and white body
colors are simple, make it stand out, and look soft. Its
sad looking face makes me want to hug it and make it
happy. Next, I am fond of the giant panda because it is
endangered. We all should try to preserve the
animals, like the panda, that are in danger of
extinction. Consequently, the Giant Panda is the
animal I like best.