Paragraph Structure

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

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The first sentence of a paragraph is called the Topic Sentence.

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What is the purpose of a Topic Sentence?

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The Topic Sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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What are Supporting Sentences?

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Supporting Sentences provide details, examples, and evidence to explain the Topic Sentence.

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What is the last sentence of a paragraph called?

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The last sentence of a paragraph is called the Concluding Sentence.

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What is the purpose of a Concluding Sentence?

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The Concluding Sentence summarizes the main idea and provides closure to the paragraph.

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What is a 'hamburger paragraph'?

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A 'hamburger paragraph' is a writing structure that includes a Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and a Concluding Sentence.

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True or False: Supporting sentences always give more evidence to explain the topic sentence.

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True

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True or False: A 'hamburger paragraph' must have a topic sentence.

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True

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What is the role of the Concluding Sentence in a paragraph?

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The Concluding Sentence wraps up the paragraph and reinforces the main idea.