Paragraph Writing

What is a paragraph?

• A set of words that is complete in itself, containing a subject, verb and object.

• A unit of grammatical organization which traditionally consists of a subject and predicate.

• A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.

Tags

CCSS.W.4.2A

Select the parts of a paragraph:

• Title

• Topic sentence

• Supporting sentences

• Main topic

• Concluding sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence

• It's the first sentence of a paragraph.

• It contains an example.

• It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

• It summarizes what the paragraph is about.

• You should include "Dear Sir/Madam,"

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.W.4.2A

What is true about the concluding sentence?

• It's the last sentence of a paragraph.

• It can introduce a new idea.

• It restates the main idea of the paragraph and summarizes it.

• You can add an example of what you said here.

• A good connector to start it could be "Finally"

Tags

CCSS.W.4.2E

What should every supporting point have?

• Evidence and Explanation

• CER

• A Quote and Imagery

• Figurative Language and Tone

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B