Paragraph Structure

Front

Main idea of a paragraph?

Back

Central point or theme

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

Supporting details in a paragraph are specific pieces of information that reinforce the main idea.

Back

Supporting details in a paragraph are specific pieces of information that reinforce the main idea or topic of the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

Main idea of a paragraph?

Back

The topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Main idea of a paragraph?

Back

Choose the sentence that best summarizes the key point or theme.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Structure of a paragraph:

Back

Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

Importance of a clear topic sentence in a paragraph?

Back

Provides clarity and coherence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Supporting details enhance the main idea of a paragraph by providing additional information, examples, evidence, or explanations.

Back

They reinforce and clarify the main point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Role of the concluding sentence in a paragraph?

Back

Summarizes the main point and provides closure.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Topic sentence in a paragraph:

Back

Expresses the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Identify the main idea of a paragraph.

Back

Look for the topic sentence summarizing the overall point or theme.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2