Paragraph Structure Practice

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Example of a reasoning sentence:

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The Inca created flat strips of land on mountain sides.

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Example of a topic sentence:

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The Incan development of terraces was a remarkable achievement for many reasons.

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Lead-in phrase for reasoning:

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This was important because...

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Example of an "evidence" sentence:

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The Inca traded goods with each other and with foreign peoples.

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Example of a reasoning sentence:

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This is important because one can’t farm land without water; by transporting water to dry land, the Maya made the soil ready for farming to survive.

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Example of a conclusion sentence:

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Clearly, the Mayan irrigation canals were a remarkable achievement in many ways.