Paragraphs

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Where do you write the closing/conclusion sentence?

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At the end of the paragraph.

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

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Topic.

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A good topic sentence should:

Back

Tell the reader what the paragraph is about.

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What do supporting details do?

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Prove why the main idea is true.

Front

What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?

Back

The main idea of the paragraph.

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What is a paragraph?

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A group of related sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To introduce the main idea of the 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 a concluding sentence?

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A sentence that summarizes the main idea and provides closure to the paragraph.

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How many sentences should a paragraph typically have?

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At least three sentences, but it can vary.