Paragraph Writing

Front

What is a paragraph?

Back

A paragraph is a group of sentences that talk about one main idea.

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CCSS.RF.2.4A

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

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What is a topic sentence?

Back

The topic sentence tells what the paragraph is about.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What are transition words?

Back

Transition words are words and phrases that help organize writing and connect ideas.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What is a closing sentence?

Back

A closing sentence wraps up the paragraph and summarizes the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is an irrelevant detail?

Back

An irrelevant detail is information that does not relate to the main idea of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the purpose of a paragraph?

Back

The purpose of a paragraph is to express a complete thought or idea.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What does it mean to elaborate in writing?

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To elaborate means to give more details or explanations about a topic.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

A supporting detail is a sentence that gives more information about the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Why are examples important in a paragraph?

Back

Examples help to clarify and support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

The main idea is the most important point that the paragraph is trying to convey.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2