Parts of A Paragraph

Front

Usually, a good paragraph contains ____ sentences.

Back

5-7

Front

A _____ expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

Back

topic sentence

Front

What should a paragraph look like?

Back

A paragraph should be a group of sentences that are related to one main topic, starting with an indent.

Front

Indenting means that you ___________.

Back

leave space at the beginning of the paragraph.

Front

What is a paragraph?

Back

A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.

Front

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

Back

To state the main idea of the paragraph.

Front

What are supporting sentences?

Back

Sentences that provide details and examples to explain the main idea.

Front

How does a paragraph begin?

Back

With an indent to show the start of a new paragraph.

Front

What is the role of a concluding sentence?

Back

To summarize the main idea and provide closure to the paragraph.

Front

What is coherence in a paragraph?

Back

The logical flow and connection between sentences.