Writing a paragraph

Writing a paragraph

What is a paragraph?

Example of a paragraph:

A paragraph is made up of sentences.

It should have at least 5 sentences.

Paragraphs explain or describe something.

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT correct about paragraphs?

• A paragraph is made up of sentences.

• A paragraph should have at least three sentences.

• Paragraphs describe or explain something.

When writing a paragraph, you need to learn about:

• Correct capitalization

• Indentation

• Topic Sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence (your ending).

• Punctuation marks

• Sequencers

• Mind map

C A P I T A L I Z A T I O N

•  Always capitalize the first word of a sentence. (For example: The cat is sleeping.)

• Capitalize names and other proper nouns. (For example: My favorite singer is Jenny. -OR- Vietnam is a beautiful country.)

• Capitalize days, months, and holidays. But not seasons. (For example: Tom's birthday is on March. -OR- He loves Mondays. -OR- I am excited for Christmas!)

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Multiple Choice

Which words should be capitalized?

"kate and lisa went to paris last wednesday."

• Kate, Went, Paris, Last

• Kate, And, To, Wednesday

• Kate, Lisa, Paris, Wednesday

• Kate, Lisa, Last, Wednesday

Multiple Choice

Find the mistake in this sentence:

"A lion is a wild animal. It has a Strong body."

• lion

• strong

• animal

• body.

I N D E N T A T I O N

> Always indent the first line/sentence of every paragraph to show where the paragraph begins.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence should we always indent in each paragraph?

• first sentence

• second sentence

• third sentence

Your paragraphs should have:

• 1st sentence: TOPIC SENTENCE (main idea)

• 2nd,3rd,4th sentences: SUPPORTING DETAILS. You may use WHO, WHEN, WHERE, WHAT, WHY.

• 5th sentence: CONCLUSION (ending).

Multiple Choice

Topic sentence is the same as _________.

• main idea

• ending

• supporting details.

Multiple Choice

We may use Who, When, Where, Why and ____ as our guide in writing supporting details.

• What

• Did

• Do

• Will

P U N C T U A T I O N M A R K S

Let's watch a video about punctuation marks.

P U N C T U A T I O N M A R K S

• This is a period ( . ) It is used at the end of a sentence. ( For example: I like bananas. )

• This is an exclamation point ( ! ) It is used after a sentence that that expresses strong feelings. ( For example: Oh no! Someone ate my bananas! )

• This is an question mark ( ? ) It is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question. ( For example: Did you see my bananas? )

• This is a comma ( , ) It is used between words in a series. ( For example: I like bananas, apples, grapes and watermelons. )

Multiple Choice

This punctuation mark is used between words in series.

• period .

• comma ,

• question mark ?

• exclamation point !

Multiple Choice

This punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence.

• question mark ?

• period .

• exclamation mark !

• comma ,

Multiple Choice

Which one is NOT a punctuation mark?

• question mark

• period

• indent

• exclamation point

S E Q U E N C E R S

• We use sequencers to order events.

• These are: FIRST ➜ NEXT ➜ THEN ➜ FINALLY.

• For example: First, I wake up. Next, I wear my uniform. Then, I eat breakfast. Finally, I brush my teeth.

Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

• First, prepare the crust of the pizza. Next, put the tomato sauce. Then, add the cheese. Finally, add the toppings.

• First, prepare the crust of the pizza. Next, add the cheese. Then, put the tomato sauce. Finally, add the toppings.

Multiple Choice

Put the events in correct order:

- SHOPPING FOR FOOD -

A. Put the food in your basket.

B. Walk into the store.

C. Pay for the food that you will buy.

D. Walk out of the store.

• B, A, C, D

• B, C, A , D

• B, D, A, C

M I N D M A P

It is a graphical way to represent ideas. It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information, helping you to better analyze, understand, remember and make new ideas. 

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Let's review

Multiple Choice

Period, comma, exclamation point, and question mark are called ___________.

• punctuation marks

• sequencers

• indentation

Multiple Choice

First, next, then and finally are called __________.

• punctuation marks

• sequencers

• indentation

• topic sentence

Multiple Choice

Each paragraph should have at least ___ sentences.

• four

• five

• three

Multiple Choice

Each paragraph should have at least 5 sentences. These are...

• one topic sentence, at least 3 supporting sentences and one conclusion.

• two topic sentence, at least 3 supporting sentences and one conclusion.

Multiple Choice

We should always capitalize the _____ word of a sentence.

For example:

The pillow is soft.

• first

• second

• third

Multiple Choice

Find the mistake.

• Jack

• Teacher

• Vietnam

• Samsung