Paragraph Writing

Front

What is a paragraph?

Back

A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What can a paragraph provide about its topic?

Back

A paragraph can give both facts and opinions about the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the correct order for writing a paragraph?

Back

The correct order is: topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

True or false: The closing sentence of a paragraph should be the same as the topic sentence.

Back

False.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What can a closing sentence do?

Back

A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a summary of all the ideas in the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that states the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What are detail sentences?

Back

Detail sentences provide supporting information and examples related to the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a closing sentence?

Back

A closing sentence wraps up the paragraph and reinforces the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Why is it important to have a clear topic in a paragraph?

Back

A clear topic helps the reader understand what the paragraph is about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the purpose of a paragraph?

Back

The purpose of a paragraph is to organize thoughts and convey information clearly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2