Paragraph

A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same.

• topic

• detail

A paragraph can give _____about a topic.

• facts

• opinions

• both facts and opinions

What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?

• A summary of the details.

• The main idea of the paragraph.

What does it mean for a line to be indented?

• 2 finger spaces in from the margin.

• It is written bigger.

Which sentence is a supporting detail?

• Strawberry ice cream is the best ice cream flavor.

• It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it.

Where do you find a supporting detail?

• The beginning of a paragraph.

• The middle of the paragraph.

• The end of the paragraph.

Supporting details give ______ that backs up the main idea.

• evidence

• topic

The closing sentence should be exactly the same as the introduction.

• true

• false

Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a concluding sentence?

• first

• in conclusion

A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a __________ of all ideas in the paragraph.

• summary

• fiction