Types of paragraphs

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: My best friend's freckled face always has a glowing, crooked smile.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: The day I won first place in the box car derby race was the proudest day of my life.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

This paragraph is used to tell a story. There is a logical sequence of events.

• persuasive
• narrative
• expository
• descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

In this type of paragraph, the author is writing about what a person, place, or thing is like.

• persuasive
• narrative
• expository
• descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: The Himalayan Mountains are the tallest mountains in the world.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

The goal of this type of paragraph is to convince another person to change, or at least think about changing, their opinion about something

• persuasive
• narrative
• expository
• descriptive

This type of paragraph is used to present information, ideas, or opinions.

• persuasive
• narrative
• expository
• descriptive

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: Despite what dog lovers might believe, cats actually make better pets.

• persuasive

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2