Paragraph Structure Review

Paragraph Review

Objective: I can practice writing a paragraph.

Parts of a paragraph:

• Topic Sentence

• Body Sentences

• Concluding Statement

Topic Sentence

• First sentence of the paragraph

• Tells what the paragraph is about

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Body Sentences

• In the middle of the paragraph

• Explain the topic with details and examples

Concluding Statement

• Last sentence of the paragraph

• Tells what the paragraph WAS about

Read the following paragraph

Bears have many characteristics. They have fur to keep them warm. They have sharp teeth. They also have long claws for climbing and digging for bugs. Bears do eat honey, but they also eat many other things like berries and insects. These are just a few neat facts about Bears.

What was the paragraph about?

Multiple Choice

Which is the topic sentence?

• Bears have many characteristics.

• These are a few neat facts about bears.

Multiple Choice

What was the paragraph about?

• Physical traits of bears

• Bears hybernation

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the concluding statement?

• To be funny and cute

• To summarize the main idea of the paragraph

Open Ended

Write a concluding statement for this paragraph:

There are many things to do at Disney World. For one thing, you can ride roller coasters. You can also get your picture taken with famous Disney characters, like Mickey Mouse. If you get hungry, there are many lively restaurants to try as well.