Writing Concepts Mini-Check : Presentation 3 U1

In an academic paragraph, the main idea is also known as the

• The topic sentence

• The supporting detail

• The concluding statement

• The transitional phrase

You shouldn't copy words from the question.

• True

• False

• It is sometimes ok

What is the main purpose of the concluding sentence in an academic paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic

• To summarize the main idea

• Supporting the topic

• To give a supporting example

How many main supporting ideas are good for a single paragraph?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

True or false: You can write down too many ideas when you brainstorm.

• True

• False

Why is it a good idea to make an outline before we write?

• Because my teacher told me to.

• Because I can't use AI.

• Because it gives us a clear and organized structure for our writing.

• Because it makes me look busy.

For the concluding sentence, we should...

• ...summarize the supporting ideas of the paragraph.

• ...restate (state it again) the topic sentence in different words.

• add new information.

• ...give an opinion.

How many times should we get our writing checked and revise it?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• As many times as it takes to make it great.