Parts of a paragraph

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What do you write before each supporting detail?

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Transition words are used before each supporting detail to guide the reader.

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How many parts are there to a good paragraph?

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A good paragraph consists of three parts: the topic sentence, supporting details, and the concluding sentence.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are sentences that provide examples or reasons to back up the topic sentence.

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How many supporting details should a paragraph typically include?

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A paragraph should typically include three supporting details.

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What is the function of a concluding sentence?

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

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are phrases that help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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Can a paragraph have more than three supporting details?

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Yes, a paragraph can have more than three supporting details, but three is a common guideline for clarity.

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What is the relationship between the topic sentence and supporting details?

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The supporting details elaborate on and provide evidence for the claim made in the topic sentence.

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What is an example of a transition word?

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Examples of transition words include 'first', 'next', 'however', and 'finally'.