Paragraph Writing

A paragraph should cover how many topics?

• Two to three.

• Five or six.

• One

• One to two

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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Transitions are used:

• Between subjects and verbs.

• Between two sentences or paragraphs.

• As little as possible.

How the topic sentence of a paragraph should be?

• Be as broad and general as possible.

• Always be about science.

• Be something the writer is interested in.

• It should be broad enough to explicate the topic/matter.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

How many sentences should be there to form a paragraph?

• Two sentences are enough for being called a paragraph.

• At least three sentences must be there.

• At least five sentences are required for a paragraph.

• It doesn't really matter how many sentences are there

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the importance of repetition within a paragraph?

• Emphasize on a particular point.

• Make writing more impactful.

• Summarize a previous information.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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

• Use word pattern such as Firstly, Secondly, and Finally

• Repeat a key word, phrase, or synonym.

• All options

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How can you strengthen connections between paragraphs in a paper?

• Use transition words or phrases at the beginning of the paragraph.

• Make sure the 1st sentence in the next paragraph is extremely long and flowing

• Use the phrase " Here is a connection" to let the readers know the concepts are related.

What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

• The introduction sentence

• The exclusive sentence

• The topic sentence

• The first sentence

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

When do you use supporting details or supporting sentences?

• Before the first sentence at the introduction

• After the last sentence because it helps you summarize the paragraph

• Never use these in paragraphs because they are for essays only.

• After the topic sentence and before the closing sentence

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The basic paragraph consists of how many parts?

• 7

• 3

• 2

• 4