Step Up To Writing

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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 is a conclusion in writing?

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A conclusion is the final sentence or sentences that summarize the main points and restate the topic.

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What are key ideas in a paragraph?

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Key ideas are the important points that support the main topic and help explain it.

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What is evidence in writing?

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Evidence includes facts, examples, or details that support the key ideas and topic.

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words or phrases that help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What is the purpose of the last sentence in a paragraph?

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The last sentence often restates the topic sentence or provides a conclusion.

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What is the role of red sentences in writing?

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Red sentences typically contain evidence and explanations that support the key ideas.

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What do yellow sentences represent in a paragraph?

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Yellow sentences usually represent key ideas that are central to the topic.

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What is the function of a paragraph?

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A paragraph organizes related sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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How do you identify the main idea of a text?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence or is implied throughout the text.