Parts Of A Paragraph

Front

What is the last part of a paragraph called?

Back

Concluding sentence.

Front

Every paragraph is centered around ______.

Back

An idea.

Front

How many sentences should a great paragraph contain?

Back

5.

Front

The purpose of a topic sentence is to...

Back

Introduce the audience to what they will be reading about.

Front

The detail sentences can be as much as ___________ sentences.

Back

3.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Front

What are supporting sentences?

Back

Sentences that provide details and examples to support the topic sentence.

Front

What is the role of a concluding sentence?

Back

To summarize the main idea and provide closure to the paragraph.

Front

What is a paragraph?

Back

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

Front

What should the first sentence of a paragraph typically be?

Back

The topic sentence.