Parts of a paragraph

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph, summarizing what the paragraph will be about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or enhance the topic sentence.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph, summarizing the main points and providing closure.

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What does it mean for a sentence to be irrelevant?

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An irrelevant sentence does not relate to or support the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is the purpose of a paragraph?

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The purpose of a paragraph is to express a single idea or topic clearly and coherently.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence, which is usually the first or last sentence of the paragraph.

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What is an example of a topic sentence?

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"Dogs are great pets because they are loyal and friendly."

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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"Dogs can be trained to help people with disabilities, making them valuable companions."

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What is the role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

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The concluding sentence summarizes the main idea and reinforces the topic discussed in the paragraph.

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Why is it important to have supporting details in a paragraph?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main idea, making it more convincing.