2. Writing strategies Organizing writing U.1 Put the sentences in order Topic sentences V.1 Choose topic sentences for narrative paragraphs V.2 Choose topic sentences for expository paragraphs Linking words W.1 Use conjunctions W.2 Use subordinating conjunctions W.3 Identify time-order words W.4 Use time-order words Author’s purpose X.1 Choose the text that matches the writer’s purpose Opinion writing Y.1 Complete the fact and opinion sentences Y.2 Complete the opinion passage with an example Y.3 Complete the opinion passage with a reason Y.4 Complete the opinion-reason-example table Descriptive details Z.1 Choose the sensory details that match the picture Z.2 Add descriptive details to sentences Z.3 Revise the sentence using a stronger verb
