What is a topic sentence ?

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

A sentence with signal words that increase effectiveness of organization.

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

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

What is the topic sentence? I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.

I have to do it every week and it's so boring.

I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere.

I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.

What would be the best topic sentence for this paragraph? Last week it rained every day, except for Friday afternoon. Every time I go out, I have to carry my umbrella with me because I don't want to get soaked. I wonder whether it's got anything to do with global warming?

It has rained so much recently.

What are supporting details?

Words, phrases, or sentences that tell more about the main idea.

Descriptive words that provide imagery.

Words, phrases or sentences that tell you the main idea

Which sentence is explaining? I will be looking after my neighbors' dog this week. They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them. I will feed him and take him for walks every day. I'm really looking forward to it.

They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them.

I will be looking after my neighbors' dog this week.

I will feed him and take him for walks every day.

I'm really looking forward to it.

What is the main idea of this paragraph? Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.

King Midas had a heart of gold.

What is the paragraph mostly about? Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? Most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. By the way, females can expect to live about six years longer than males. That’s taken from past records too!

how long you might expect to live

tells that people live to be 100

What are the 5 types of Text Structure?

Compare/Contrast, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Description, Sequence

Compare/Contrast, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, DeMaria, Sequence

Carlee, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Description, Sequence

Compare/Contrast, Payton, Cause/Effect, Description, Sequence

Choose the clue words that indicate Cause and Effect

consequently, as a result of, so, therefore

struggle, promise, problem, solution

similar, common, compare, contrast

Choose the clue words that indicate Compare and Contrast

similar, common, compare, contrast

consequently, as a result of, so, therefore

struggle, promise, problem, solution

Choose the clue words that indicate Sequence/Chronological Order

consequently, as a result of, so, therefore

struggle, promise, problem, solution

similar, common, compare, contrast

The author structures this paragraph so that they... When a river receives a lot of extra water it may flood. During a flood, there is plenty of water, and most people wouldn't think that dehydration was a serious risk, but flood waters are mostly polluted and not safe to drink. People who drink the contaminated water may suffer from illnesses or diseases such as typhoid. You can prepare for flooding by filling many containers with fresh clean drinking water.

show the importance of being prepared with fresh drinking water during a flood.

explain the different ways flooding is dangerous.

emphasize how dangerous flooding can be.

The organization of this paragraph contributes to the author's main idea by... Dr. Knapp doesn’t want people to sit back and let the toad vanish. He believes that everyone is responsible for restoring the toad species. Dr. Knapp thinks we could help restore the toad population if we stop mowing parts of our lawns and let the grass grow wild to reserve space for the toad. He also believes we need to stop using pesticides and fertilizers. The chemicals kill the insects that toads eat. If we preserve some spaces in our lawns and stop using fertilizers, Dr. Knapp believes we can save the toads.

highlighting the problems that are causing the toad population to suffer.

describing the appearance of the toad.

comparing toads to other reptiles that live in yards.

The organizational pattern of the paragraph develops the author's viewpoint by.... This has been the worst summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact, it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often host insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.

describe the importance of acorns and the effects that a lack of acorns may have.

comparing acorn production with other crops and showing how acorns are helpful.

relating sequence of events that occurred to create a crop of acorns.

The author organizes this paragraph for the purpose of describing the... The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called "tectonic plates." These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result. Some parts of the world get more earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the earth that get most earthquakes are near the edges of these plates.

causes of the tectonic plates moving and the effects that living near these plates may cause.

events that led to the strongest earthquake in history.

relating sequence of events that occur when an earthquake happens.

Ri5: Sentence, Paragraph, and Text Structures 1

Authored by Chelsea Losh

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30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the text structure important?

It makes the story go faster

It serves no purpose

It gives you the summary of the text

It reveals the author's purpose for writing the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sentence structure is this?
Father put the baby to bed at seven o'clock, but she didn't fall asleep for a long time.

simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sentence structure is this?
William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.

simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sentence structure is this?
Carla would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I'd rather spend time in Europe.

simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sentence structure is this?
I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do short, simple sentences do?

grab the reader’s attention

emphasize balance and parallelism

show what information depends on what other information

convey complicated ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a paragraph?

Made up of only one sentence.

A series of sentences that talk about a specific subject.

A series of sentences that talk about various subjects.

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

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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Ri5: Sentence, Paragraph, and Text Structures 1

Why is the text structure important?

What type of sentence structure is this?Father put the baby to bed at seven o'clock, but she didn't fall asleep for a long time.

What type of sentence structure is this? William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.

What type of sentence structure is this?Carla would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I'd rather spend time in Europe.

What type of sentence structure is this?I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

What do short, simple sentences do?

What is a paragraph?

What is a topic sentence?

What is the topic sentence? I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.

What would be the best topic sentence for this paragraph?Last week it rained every day, except for Friday afternoon. Every time I go out, I have to carry my umbrella with me because I don't want to get soaked. I wonder whether it's got anything to do with global warming?

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What type of sentence structure is this?
Father put the baby to bed at seven o'clock, but she didn't fall asleep for a long time.

What type of sentence structure is this?
William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.

What type of sentence structure is this?
Carla would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I'd rather spend time in Europe.

What type of sentence structure is this?
I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

What is the topic sentence?
I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.

What would be the best topic sentence for this paragraph?
Last week it rained every day, except for Friday afternoon. Every time I go out, I have to carry my umbrella with me because I don't want to get soaked. I wonder whether it's got anything to do with global warming?