Paragraph Writing

Front

What does it mean for a line to be indented?

Back

It is set farther from the margin of the page than the rest of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

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

Back

topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Which of these is a supporting detail?

Back

It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a closing sentence?

Back

In conclusion

Front

A paragraph can give __________ about the topic.

Back

both facts and opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the main purpose of a paragraph?

Back

To express a single idea or topic.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

The sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Sentences that provide evidence or examples to explain the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a concluding sentence?

Back

The final sentence that summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the importance of transitions in a paragraph?

Back

They help connect ideas and improve the flow of writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2