Paragraph Writing

Choose the ones the describe a topic sentence.

• A complete sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

• Usually the last sentence in a paragraph

• Usually the first sentence in a paragraph

• Is supported by relevant details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Choose the topic sentence.

• The cows lead them and the bulls stay alone or in small groups.

• The new family member is added to the group in the Spring!

• Bison travel in family groups.

• Bulls rejoin the group in mating season which is mid-summer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Choose the topic sentence.

• The process of erosion has changed the shape.

• I think the most interesting place in the world is Niagra Falls.

• They were formed over 10,000 years ago.

• Niagra Falls is intriguing for so many reasons.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Check all the ones that describe relevant details.

• Important details that support the topic sentence.

• Tell the main idea of the whole paragraph.

• Last sentence restates the main idea.

• Provides examples and evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Identify the IRRELEVANT details--the one that doesn't belong.

• We visited the Natural History Museum.

• I learned about ancient civilizations.

• I saw shields, swords, daggers, and other weapons.

• I like riding the bus there.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Select the IRRELEVANT DETAIL- the one that doesn't belong.

• Who was Daniel Boone?

• Daniel Boone was an explorer who led an expedition and discovered a trail far west of the Cumberland Gap.

• Daniel Boone was an American pioneer.

• Lewis and Clark were explorers too.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Transition words are...

• The main idea of a paragraph

• words and phrases that help organize writing

• The last sentence of the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Juan decided to go to the school play, _____ how busy he was with homework.

• so that

• still

• in spite of

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

We don't know what to get Sam for her birthday, ______ she has everything.

• so that

• unless

• since

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Which words are transitions?

I love eating pizza. To begin, you can put any kind of toppings on pizza. Next, it is covered in cheesy goodness. Finally, it can be eaten cold or hot and still taste good. Pizza is the best food.

• love, to begin, covered

• to begin, next, finally,

• hot, taste, pizza

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5