Paragraphs

What is a paragraph?

• Made up of only one sentence.
• A series of sentences that talk about a specific subject.
• A series of sentences that talk about various subjects.
• A series of paragraphs about one main idea, or point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

Why might you start a new paragraph?

• Because a new person is talking
• To show a change in setting
• So show the passing of time
• All of these reasons

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3B

CCSS.W.6.3C

What sentence tells you what the paragraph is about?

• Concluding sentence
• Topic sentence
• Examples
• Explaining the point further

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence with signal words that increase effectiveness of organization.
• A way to conclude the paragraph so the reader knows what the entire paragraph was about.
• Reasons, examples, and other details that support the main point of the paragraph.
• The sentence that expresses the main point, or idea, of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.W.6.2A

Which is the topic sentence?
I hate cleaning!  I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere.  I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.

• I have to do it every week and it's so boring. 
•  have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere.
• I hate cleaning! 
• I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main point of this paragraph?
I will be looking after my neighbours' dog this week.  They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them. I will feed him and take him for walks every day.  I'm really looking forward to it.

• Going on holiday.
• Enjoying dogs.
• Looking after a neighbour's dog.
• Getting on with your neighbour.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is a supporting sentence?

• Reasons, examples, and other details that support the main point of the paragraph.
• A way to conclude the paragraph so the reader knows what the paragraph was about.
• Signal words that help organise a paragraph, using time order or listing order.
• A series of paragraphs about one main idea, or point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.W.6.2B

Good paragraphs are like good _________.

• pizzas
• burgers
• french fries
• tomatoes

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.W.3.2A