Narrative Paragraphing Notes and Practice

Multiple Choice

TiPToP is the word we use to help us know when to:

• Begin a new paragraph.

• End an essay.

• Go to lunch

• Check our spelling

Multiple Choice

You need to begin a new paragraph when any of the following changes EXCEPT:

• Topic

• Time

• Weather

• Person

• Place

Multiple Choice

Mother gathered her coat and her purse. It was time to go Christmas shopping at at the mall, and we were all excited. We all piled into the family van, and we were on our way.

When we arrived at the mall, we were surprised to find a parking place in the front row. All of the stores were lit up with tiny white lights. Even the street lights were decorated.

• setting change

• event/action change

• topic change

• speaker change

• time change

Multiple Choice

JaCara had a long day at school. She was tired and couldn't wait for the day to be over. When school finally ended she said goodbye to her friends and hurried home. She had to get ready for the big party she was throwing and wanted to look amazing when all of her friends came over.

This example shows a need for a new paragraph because of a change in:

• Time

• Person

• Place

• Topic

Multiple Choice

Detective Jansen questioned the suspect for many hours. We thought he would never confess, but when the detective asked him about the jewelry they had found in his car, he began to stammer. It was clear that he was flustered. He finally confessed.

With the interrogation over, it was time to move on to the arrest. Two tall guards entered the room and put the suspect in handcuffs. They red him his rights and led him to a jail cell.

• setting change

• event/action change

• topic change

• speaker change

• time change

Multiple Choice

Dress codes should not be required in middle school because they prevent student's expression of their individuality. Kids can't show their personality when wearing a uniform. Some people like to wear bright colors or messages on their shirts. Some like to support their favorite team. In addition, uniforms are expensive. Many students can not afford uniforms.

Which sentence should be the beginning of a new paragraph?

• Kids can't show their personality when wearing a uniform.

• Some people like to wear bright colors or messages on their shirts.

• Some like to support their favorite team.

• In addition, uniforms are expensive.

• Many students can not afford uniforms.

Multiple Choice

Dress codes should not be required in middle school because they prevent student's expression of their individuality. Kids can't show their personality when wearing a uniform. Some people like to wear bright colors or messages on their shirts. Some like to support their favorite team. In addition, uniforms are expensive. Many students can not afford uniforms.

In this example a new paragraph should begin because there is a change of:

• time

• person

• place

• topic

Multiple Choice

In a dialogue or conversation between two people in a story a new paragraph should be started:

• Whenever the conversation changes topic.

• Whenever a different person speaks.

• Whenever there have been 5-7 sentences said.

• Whenever there have been 3-5 sentences said.

Multiple Choice

"In a minute but not yet, we will begin our test," said Mrs. Zmich. " It will be a challenge but I am confident that you will do very well. Take your time and read everything carefully." "I'm tired of reading," said a student. "These tests are boring and I hate them."

This example shows a need for a new paragraph because there is a change of:

• Topic

• Person

• Place

• TIme

Multiple Choice

"In a minute but not yet, we will begin our test," said Mrs. Zmich. " It will be a challenge but I am confident that you will do very well. Take your time and read everything carefully." "I'm tired of reading," said a student. "These tests are boring and I hate them."

Which sentence should begin a new paragraph?

• Take your time and read everything carefully.

• "In a minute but not yet, we will begin our test," said Mrs. Zmich.

• "I'm tired of reading," said a student.

• "These tests are boring and I hate them."

Multiple Choice

"Should I wear my blue dress or my pink dress?" asked Miriam.

" I like the blue one," answered her sister.

• setting change

• event/action change

• topic change

• speaker change

• time change

Multiple Choice

The first day of our vacation was the most exciting. We visited the Grand Canyon and took a helicopter ride. My sister was scared, so I held hand. We also drove through the desert and saw the rock formations there.

The next day was fun, too. We drove to our hotel and swam in the pool. Dad ordered pizza for lunch, and we ate at a table beside the water. It was nice to relax after our exciting trip to the canyons.

• setting change

• event/action change

• topic change

• speaker change

• time change

Multiple Choice

Tyrie slept all night having wonderful dreams about puppies.The next day, Tyrie went to the movies with her friends. The underlined sentence indicates a change in:

• Time

• Person

• Place

• Topic