Paragraph Structure Review

What does a paragraph always need to have?

• Just a bunch of words.

• An indent & be 4-6 sentences long.

• Sentences about a lot of things.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2B

A paragraph is...

• a section of writing with a single topic.

• a five page essay.

• a section of writing over a variety of topics.

• a bunch of pictures.

Answer explanation

Paragraphs cover a single topic!

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.4

A way to "hook" your readers is called:

• a griddy

• an onomatopoiea

• a Rockin' Beginning

• a closing sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

A writer uses these to help give their writing meaning:

• topic sentences

• hooks

• closing sentences

• relevant details

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.2B

What summarizes the main idea/feelings of a paragraph?

• Relevant details

• Support

• Topic sentence

• Closing Sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

These words, phrases, and clauses help the flow of your writing:

• Transition Words

• Verbs

• Parts of speech

• Predicate

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2C

CCSS.W.5.3C

What visual cue tells your reader that a new paragraph is beginning?

• A period

• A question mark

• An indent

• A quote

A paragraph is typically _____ sentences long?

The "meat" of your paragraph is called the:

• Paragraph

• Relevant details

• Conclusion

• Indent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What is NOT one of the traits of a topic sentence?

• It explains, describes, or proves something.

• It has support or relevant details to back it up.

• It always has to be a question.

• It can answer questions like how, why, or where.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A