Parts of a paragraph

What do you call the first sentence in a paragraph?

• closing sentence
• supporting details
• explanations and examples
• claim-main idea (topic sentence)

What do you call the middle sentences in a paragraph?

• topic sentence
• reasons (supporting details)

• closing sentence
• transition words

How do you expand the information you provide within your supporting detail sentences?

• write another topic sentence
• use transition words
• write sentences that explain or provide examples
• write another closing sentence

What type of words SHOULD you use to let the reader know you are providing another example? 

• sophisticated words
• confusing words
• specific words
• transition words 

What do you call the last sentence in a paragraph?

• topic sentence
• supporting detail sentence
• transition sentence
• conclusion (closing) sentence

What is tonight's homework?

• finish drafting body paragraph 2
• finish drafting the opening paragraph
• finish drafting body paragraph 1
• finish drafting the closing paragraph

What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

• The introduction sentence

• The topic sentence-claim (main idea)

• The first sentence

A paragraph should cover ________ topics.

• two
• one
• three
• five

At the beginning of the paragraph, you should

• start with small letter

• use punctuation

• start with a capital letter

The final sentence in a paragraph is call the __________________.

• conclusion sentence
• topic sentence
• supporting details