Paragraph Writing

Front

What is a paragraph?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

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

Back

The closing sentence can restate the main idea or summarize all the ideas in the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

True or false: The closing sentence of a paragraph should be the same as the topic sentence.

Back

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the correct order for writing a paragraph?

Back

The correct order is: topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that states the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a detail sentence?

Back

Detail sentences provide support and information related to the main idea presented in the topic sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a closing sentence?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief restatement of the main points or ideas in a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What phrase is best to start a closing sentence?

Back

In conclusion.

Front

What is the role of transitions in paragraph writing?

Back

Transitions help connect ideas and guide the reader through the paragraph.