Paragraph/Topic Sentences

Paragraph/Topic Sentences

Complete before writing your paragraph.

Poll

How confident do you feel about writing a proficient (Grade of A/B) paragraph?

Multiple Choice

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

• topic

• word

• detail

• book

Multiple Choice

A paragraph can give ________________ about the topic.

• only facts

• only opinions

• facts and opinions

• neither facts nor opinions

Multiple Choice

Once you have the topic sentence, it’s time to write the body of the paragraph. The body includes sentences with supporting details. These details give evidence to support the main idea that was stated in the topic sentence. If your topic sentence is “Dogs are the best kind of pet,” think of reasons why that is true. You might include details like “They wag their tails when they see you,” or “They are cute and cuddly.” Detail sentences can be organized with transition words, like “first,” “next,” “then,” and “also.”

Bears have traits that make them good hunters. Which of these details supports this main idea?

• Bears have big paws that help them catch fish.

• Bear cubs are born during hibernation in the winter.

• Polar bear fur is mostly clear, but it looks white.

• Bears love to eat honey and have to avoid bee stings.

Multiple Choice

What does it mean for a line to be indented?

• It gives an opinion that the writer has to support with details.

• It is set farther from the margin of the page than the rest of the text.

• It is the concluding sentence of the paragraph it is in.

• It is written in a larger font than the rest of the sentences in the text.

Multiple Choice

A paragraph is a group of sentences that are all about one topic. It is easy to spot a paragraph because the first line is usually indented. That means it is set farther from the left margin than the rest of the text. Paragraphs can give information, or facts, about the topic. They can also express an opinion, or the writer’s beliefs about that topic.

To find the beginning of a paragraph, look for ________.

• a fact

• an opinion

• an indented line

• a belief about the topic

Multiple Choice

Many cultures have their own versions of the same or similar fairy tales. For example, there are Cinderella stories from all over the world! They aren’t exactly the same, though. For instance, the fairy tale “How the Raja’s Son Won the Princess Labam” is from India. “Raja” is a title for king in India. In a Scottish version, the main character is named Rushen Coatie. Even though the details and words might be different, the basic story is similar.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• In Scotland, Cinderella is called Rushen Coatie.

• Cultures all around the world tell similar fairy tales.

• “Raja” is a title for king in India.

• There is only one version of the Cinderella story that people tell.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is in the correct order for writing a paragraph?

• topic sentence, closing sentence, detail sentences

• detail sentences, topic sentence, closing sentence

• closing sentence, detail sentences, topic sentence

• topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence

Multiple Choice

What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?

• How many sentences the paragraph has

• A supporting detail about the topic

• The main idea of a paragraph

• A summary of the supporting details

Multiple Choice

Supporting details give ______________ that backs up the main idea.

• conclusion

• topic

• imagination

• evidence

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a support detail?

• Strawberry ice cream is the best ice cream flavor.

• It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it.

• I actually prefer chocolate ice cream.

• To sum up, I would choose strawberry ice cream for dessert every day.

Multiple Choice

A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a _________________ of all the ideas in the paragraph.

• fact

• fiction

• summary

• supporting detail

Multiple Choice

The closing sentence of a paragraph should be exactly the same as the topic sentence.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Dogs are the best kind of pet. First, they are cute and cuddly. They always wag their tails when they see you. Plus, they help you get exercise when you take them on walks.

Which of these would be the best closing sentence for this paragraph?

• Finally, they love belly rubs.

• I love to give my dog peanut butter as a treat.

• In conclusion, I like cats almost as much as dogs.

• For these reasons, dogs make excellent pets.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a closing sentence?

• First

• In conclusion

• In addition

• Next

Poll

I understand better what the expectations are of the paragraph I will be writing for the summative assessment.

Open Ended

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Open Ended

Write a proficient topic sentence by answering the following prompt: Explain how setting of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech conveys the theme.