Writing Paragraphs

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A group of sentences with a single idea is ....

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a paragraph

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Which of the following best describes a topic sentence?

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A sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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The following transitional phrases would be used to introduce ____: 'The text states...', 'Evidence from the text suggests...', 'The author writes...'.

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Evidence

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What's one thing I need to do when I create my 'why care' (or parting message) in my concluding paragraph?

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Explain why this issue should matter to your reader.

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How many parts does a typical paragraph have?

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3

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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To summarize the main points and provide a final thought.

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What are transitional phrases?

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Words or phrases that help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What is the structure of a typical paragraph?

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A topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.