8.5 Identifying Paragraph Structure

Front

What is a paragraph?

Back

A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What are the three main parts of a paragraph?

Back

Topic, Body, Conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

The sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Front

What is the purpose of the body of a paragraph?

Back

To provide supporting details and explanations related to the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a concluding sentence?

Back

The sentence that summarizes the main idea and provides closure to the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Front

What is a cause and effect structure in writing?

Back

A structure that explains the reasons why something happens and the results of that action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

Amy studied for the test; therefore, she passed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

Front

What is the main point of a paragraph?

Back

The central idea or message that the paragraph conveys.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Front

How can you identify the topic of a paragraph?

Back

By looking for the main idea or the topic sentence that introduces the subject.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Front

What is the significance of transitions in a paragraph?

Back

Transitions help to connect ideas and ensure the paragraph flows logically.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2