Parallel Ideas Within Paragraphs

Are these parallel ideas?

• Yes

• No

Are these parallel ideas?

• Yes

• No

Are these parallel ideas?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

These are not parallel ideas because they are not related closely enough.

You have a sport, a piece of sports equipment and a sports team.

Are these parallel ideas?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

These are not parallel ideas because they are not related closely enough.

You have a singer, a musical instrument, and an item you would need to get into a concert.

Pick the THREE parallel ideas that could be used to write a paragraph about...

THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH

• Sand Castles

• Play Frisbee

• Fly a Kite

• Sharks

Pick the THREE parallel ideas that could be used to write a paragraph about...

THE BEST TYPES OF COOKIES!

• Chocolate Chip

• Pizza

• Sugar

• Oatmeal Raisin

John is writing an essay. He starts with a sentence that introduces the topic and tells what he will say about the topic. What is this sentence called?

• Topic Sentence

• Major Detail Sentences

• Conclusion Sentence

At the end of the paragraph, the sentence that repeats the main topic in a different way is called the...

• Topic Sentence

• Major Detail Sentence

• Conclusion Sentence

Sentences with facts or reasons that support the topic of the paragraph.

• Topic Sentence

• Major Detail Sentences

• Conclusion Sentence

Sentences with more information, examples or explanations that add to the major detail sentence are called...

• Topic sentences

• Conclusion Sentences

• Supporting Detail Sentences