What should your body paragraphs contain first ?

Examples, quotations, and facts.

Modifies a Verb, Adjective, or Adverb

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit. Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.

Homework takes up your precious after school time.

Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit. Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

Candy contains high amounts of sugar.

You can find many artificial additives in candy.

Eating too much candy can give you cavities.

First, I made flyers describing my service and prices. Mom and I delivered them to all the houses in our neighborhood. A few days later my neighbors dog was my first customer. The owner thought I did such a nice job that he told all his friends. I've been in business almost a year and I'm so busy. Every Saturday I have about seven dog washing appointments. I hope to save enough money to buy a pet store some day. What would be a good topic sentence for this paragraph?

Last summer I started my dog washing business.

Mom helped me with my business.

I have lots of dogs to wash on Saturday.

Where would you usually find the topic sentence in a paragraph?

Most of the time it is the first sentence of the paragraph.

It's the last sentence of the paragraph.

The topic sentence is found in the middle of the paragraph after the details.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit. Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.

Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.

Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.

Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit. Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.

During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.

Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.

Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.

It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph. Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night.

There are many things you should do to stay healthy.

Being healthy requires a lot of work.

Eating right is the best way to stay healthy.

6th Grade Parts of Speech and Essays

Authored by Madison Ellsworth

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the topic sentence of the following paragraph?
Out of all the types of cookies, my favorite is chocolate chip. Chocolate chip cookies are so good fresh out of the oven and with milk. Sure, other cookies are as well, but the gooey chocolate mixed in with the sugar cookie cannot be beat! My grandmother's chocolate chip cookie recipe is what I grew up always eating, and it is to die for! If I am ever asked to choose a dessert or cookie, chocolate chip it is! As you can see, chocolate chip cookies are my fave.

Out of all the types of cookies, my favorite is chocolate chip.

Chocolate chip cookies are so good fresh out of the oven and with milk.

My grandmother's chocolate chip cookie recipe is what I grew up always eating, and it is to die for!

As you can see, chocolate chip cookies are my fave.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

topic sentence

sentence in the introduction that states the main idea of the essay

sentence that states what the body paragraph is about and supports the claim

sentence that contains evidence from the text to support the claim

sentence in the conclusion that states the claim

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

Conclusion

Body Paragraphs

Introduction

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the last paragraph of an essay called?

Introduction

Thesis Statement

Purple Elephant

Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called?

Body Paragraphs

Conclusion

Introduction

Topic Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The last sentence of your introduction paragraph should be a

thesis

conclusion

hook

bakground

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Each body paragraph needs a...

Topic Sentence

Thesis Statement

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6th Grade Parts of Speech and Essays

topic sentence

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

What is the last paragraph of an essay called?

What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called?

The last sentence of your introduction paragraph should be a

Each body paragraph needs a...

What should your body paragraphs contain first?

A __________ statement answers the question, "What's your point?" It is also known as the main idea of your essay.

He runs fast.

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