Paragraph structure

What is displayed in an argumentative paragraph?

• An opinion

• An argument supported by facts

• An idea

• A claim with an opinion

A good argumentative paragraph must be...

• Cohesive and coherent

• Short and concise

• Long and detailed

• Academic

What are the parts of an argumentative paragraph?

• Introduction, facts and conclusion

• Main idea and secondary ideas

• Topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence

• Main argument and counterargument

 

Sentence in the paragraph that reminds what the topic sentence is about and sums up its main idea

• Topic sentence

• Concluding sentence

• Supporting sentences

• Comment

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

 

Part of the paragraph that reveals what you generally plan to propose, argue or explain

• Supporting sentence

• Concluding sentence

• Topic sentence

• body

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Consists of facts, examples or instances

• Concluding sentence

• Supporting sentences

• Conclusion

• Topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Contains the main idea of the paragraph

• body

• concluding statement

• supporting details

• topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence (3 answers)

• It's the first sentence of a paragraph.

• It contains an example.

• It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

• It summarizes what the paragraph is about.

• You should include "Dear Sir/Madam,"

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Summer is my favorite season. The weather is perfect for outside activities. I like going on hikes with my brother and fishing with my dad. I look forward to the smell of fresh grass and the view of nature. I really love summer!

Which is the concluding statement?

• Summer is my favorite season.

• The weather is perfect for outside activities.

• I really love summer!

• look forward to the smell of fresh grass and the view of nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Summer is my favorite season. The weather is perfect for outside activities. I like going on hikes with my brother and fishing with my dad. I look forward to the smell of fresh grass and the view of nature. I really love summer!

Which is the topic sentence?

• Summer is my favorite season.

• The weather is perfect for outside activities.

• I look forward to the smell of fresh grass and the view of nature.

• I really love summer!

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2