Paragraph Structure

Front

What is a paragraph?

Back

A paragraph is a group of sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

Back

The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is a concluding sentence?

Back

The concluding sentence summarizes the main idea or provides a final thought on the topic.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What are supporting sentences?

Back

Supporting sentences provide details and examples that explain or support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is the structure of a basic paragraph?

Back

A basic paragraph typically includes a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Why is it important to use complete sentences in paragraphs?

Back

Complete sentences help convey clear and complete thoughts, making the writing easier to understand.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does it mean to 'chase down the ball' in basketball?

Back

It means to run quickly to catch or retrieve the ball during a game.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

How many sentences should a paragraph generally have?

Back

A paragraph can have several sentences, but it usually contains at least three to five sentences.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

Back

The first sentence of a paragraph is called the topic sentence.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the last sentence of a paragraph called?

Back

The last sentence of a paragraph is called the concluding sentence.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2