2/3 writing

What should a paragraph always start with?

• an indent

• a capital

• a topic sentence

• all three other options

What is a topic sentence?

• The sentence that lets the reader know the main idea of the paragraph.

• The last sentence of the paragraph.

• A supporting detail in the paragraph.

• All of the other options

What is a writing prompt?

• the length of a paragraph

• the space you put before you start writing

• The question or topic that has been asked of you to write about

• pancakes

Your teacher has given you the following writing prompt:

What is the best type of pet?

What would be a good topic sentence to start your paragraph with? (ignore what you actually think is the best type of pet)

• Dogs are fun to play with.

• Fish are easy to care for.

• In my opinion, horses are the best type of pet.

• Cats

What is the last sentence in a paragraph called?

• the ending sentence

• a conclusion

• the introduction

• a detail sentence

What is not an example of a transition word?

• First

• Finally

• Another

• Maybe

When should you use a transition word?

• at the beginning of each new detail sentence

• at the beginning of a conclusion sentence

• before you write an "E" sentence

• only when you feel like it

What is an "E" sentence?

• sentences that have a word that starts with E

• details to back up your details

• ending sentences

• bacon

How many sentences are in a good paragraph?

• 3-4

• 5-8

• 10

• 2

Before writing a paragraph or essay, a good writer should...

• Get their ideas out on an "I Chart"

• draw a picture

• just start writing the paragraph

• write a title