Paragraph writing

Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence (more than one answer).

• 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.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Supporting sentences always give more evidence to explain the topic sentence.

• True

• False

Supporting sentences are best when they give examples.

• True

• False

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"

What should a paragraph look like?

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What do you use to Explain your ideas in a paragraph?

• Restate topic using synonyms

• Evidence, explanations, and examples

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

A topic sentence must be about something you can prove, explain, or show through description.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Pick the most appropriate topic sentence:

_____________________. The teachers are all very old and boring. The courses are not good. The buildings are old and dirty and there is no heating in them. Worst of all, it takes me two hours to get there. I wish I had gone to a different school.

• My school is too old.

• I really hate my school

• I don't like the teachers at my school.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Pick the most appropriate topic sentence:

_________________________Mine is eleven years old, and it is always breaking down when I need it. It costs a lot of money for repairs each year. Also, the heater doesn’t work anymore, so it is cold in the winter. I really wish I could change it.

• I wish I could buy a new car.

• My car is very old.

• My car costs a lot of money.

• I hate my car

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the 3 supporting sentences for the topic sentence below:

Mobile phones in the classroom can have a negative impact on the student learning.

• Texting during class is like passing notes and is a waste of time.

• Mobile phones can be used to cheat on tests by sending answers to friends or by accessing the Internet.

• There are many legitimate arguments for allowing students to have mobile phones in class, even if they are disruptive.

• Texting during class is like passing notes and is a waste of time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2