Parts of a paragraph

Parts of a paragraph

What are the different parts of a paragraph?

Parts of a paragraph

• Topic sentence

• Supporting sentences/details

• Concluding sentence

Topic Sentence

• The first sentence of a paragraph is the topic sentence

• The topic sentence tells the reader what the paragraph will be about

• The topic sentence tells the main idea of the paragraph

Multiple Choice

Which is a topic sentence for a paragraph about Hawaii?

• Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.

• The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.

• The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of sentences for a paragraph about making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

1) First you need to get all the ingredients: peanut butter, jelly, bread, and a knife.

2) Take out two pieces of bread and use the knife to spread jelly on one piece and peanut butter on the other.

3) Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is easy.

4) Then simply put the slices together with pb&j on the inside.

5) That is all you need to make a delicious sandwich.

• 3, 1, 2, 4, 5

• 4, 1, 2, 5, 3

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• 1, 2, 5,4, 3

Multiple Choice

What do you call the first sentence in a paragraph?

• closing sentence

• supporting details

• explanations and examples

• topic sentence

Supporting sentences/detail sentences

• There should be at least 3 supporting/detail sentences in a paragraph

• These sentences answer the who/why/what/when/where/how questions about the topic sentence

• There are many different kinds of supporting sentences such as: facts, opinions, and details that compare and contrast

Multiple Select

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: Young children should not be allowed to cross Fourth Avenue by themselves.

• A. There are many good restaurants on that street.

• B. Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street.

• C. Cars are always speeding down that avenue.

• D. There is a school located on Fourth Avenue.

Multiple Select

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: Students need to learn good ways to study.

• A. Sometimes doing homework in a group can be helpful.

• B. Making friends is important to happiness and success.

• C. Many high-paying jobs require a college degree.

• D. Studying instead of sleeping doesn't help learning or test scores.

Multiple Select

Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence:

I need to look for a new job.

• A. Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family.

• B. I like working with my brother.

• C. The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family.

• D. This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence:My cat is afraid of everything.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

• He sleeps all day long.

• He runs away when you sweep the floor.

• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

• We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

• Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.

• It's my least favorite class.

• Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

Concluding sentence

• Draws together all the information from your paragraph

• Summarizes the points you have made

• Uses linking words to show conclusions are being drawn: therefore, thus, resulting, etc.

• Does not contain any NEW information

Multiple Choice

Choose the best concluding sentence for a paragraph with this topic sentence:

Choosing a car can be tricky unless you follow these guidelines.

• Choosing a car is a lot like choosing a horse.

• It depends on the features that you feel are most important.

• Following these guidelines can lead you to a satisfying purchase.

Multiple Choice

Which is the best concluding sentence?

• I'm glad you read all about the sun, have a good night.

• The sun certainly is a fascinating part of our solar system.

• The sun has eruptions called solar flares.

Multiple Choice

The concluding sentence should be filled with new information

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Concluding sentences should be similar to...

• the title

• the facts

• the topic sentence

Multiple Choice

Concluding sentences should...

• summarize what you just read

• introduce new information

• be packed with new facts