Look critically at a paragraph you have written (e.g. part of an essay or assignment).
Can-do
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Can-do statements
I can do this
Easily With difficulty
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Reading
I can match sentence halves to make definitions.
Writing
I can complete sentences so that they express reasons and examples.
I can organize information logically in paragraphs.
I can write a paragraph about an important invention.
Have you included a topic sentence?
Have you given extra information or explanations?
Have you used because / because of to give reasons to support your ideas?
Have you used for example / such as to give examples to support your ideas?