RWS _ text structure

Complete the following statement: A well‐written paragraph should _____________________.

• focus on a single, coherent idea

• consist of logically connected sentences

• talk about anything that the writer wants

• both options 1 and 2

The smooth, logical flow of sentences within a paragraph is called ______________________.

• paragraph deduction

• paragraph coherence

• paragraph length

• paragraph consistency

How can you strengthen the connection between sentences in a paragraph?

• Use word patterns such as, first, second, third.

• Repeat a key word, phrase, or synonym.

• Make the paragraph lengthy.

Which choice shows examples of words and phrases that could signal a cause‐and‐effect connection?

• indeed, very, in fact, extremely, but

• therefore, as a result, consequently

• above, behind, below, opposite to

What is a paragraph?

• Made up of only one sentence.

• A series of sentences that talk about various subjects.

• A series of sentences that talk about a specific subject.

• A series of paragraphs about one main idea, or point.

What are transitions?

• The sentences that express the main point, or idea, of a paragraph.

• Signal words that help organize a paragraph, using time order or listing order.

• Reasons, examples, and other details that support the main point of the paragraph.

• A series of sentences about one main idea, or point.

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence with signal words that increase effectiveness of organization.

• 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 entire paragraph was about.

• The sentence that expresses the main point, or idea, of a paragraph.

What is a supporting detail sentence?

• Reasons, examples, and other details that support the main point of the paragraph.

• Signal words that help organize a paragraph, using time order or listing order.

• A way to conclude the paragraph so the reader knows what the paragraph was about.

• A series of paragraphs about one main idea, or point.

4. Which of these words is an abbreviation for 'paragraph'?

• par

• parag

• p

• para

Read each passage and identify how the information is being organized.

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.

• cause and effect

• spatial / descriptive

• compare and contrast

• chronological