Paragraph Structures

What does ¨good¨ paragraph include? Check all that apply.

• A topic sentence

• Relevant Details

• A closing/conclusion sentence

• An indent

• My pet turtle

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is a topic sentence?

• A complete sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

• It moves the first line of a paragraph to the right.

• It gives important details that support the topic sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What are relevant details?

• A complete sentence that express the main idea.

• Details that do not support the topic sentence.

• When you take your car to get cleaned.

• Important details that support the topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is a closing sentence? Check all that apply.

• A sentence to conclude the paragraph!

• A sentence that summarizes the main ideas of a paragraph.

• It is not a relevant detail.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Are you ready to start learning about paragraph structure?

• Yes!

• Definitely!

• Writing rocks!