Writing a Paragraph

What is a paragraph?

• A group of sentences that are related to one main idea and are connected to each other

• A single sentence that expresses a complete thought

• A collection of words that have similar meanings

• A paragraph is not necessary in writing

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Nora, Elijah, and Aiden are having a debate. They can't agree on how many sentences a paragraph should have. Can you help them settle this?

• Nora thinks it should be at least three sentences

• Elijah insists it should be exactly five sentences

• Aiden believes it can be as many sentences as you want

• Or, should it be at least five sentences?

Emma, Luna, and Rohan are discussing the purpose of a topic sentence in their writing class. Can you help them figure it out?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide supporting details

• To conclude the paragraph

• To summarize the main points

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Mia, Arjun, and William are discussing how to write a strong paragraph. They're debating what the supporting sentences should do. Can you help them out?

• Provide further details or ideas that support the topic sentence

• Introduce a new topic unrelated to the main idea

• Repeat the topic sentence in different words

• Include personal opinions and feelings

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Aria, Avery, and Rohan are having a debate on writing essays. They're discussing the role of the concluding sentence. What should the concluding sentence do?

• Restate the topic sentence and summarize the main points

• Introduce a new idea or detail

• Provide additional supporting sentences

• Include personal opinions and feelings

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the purpose of transition words?

• To link the sentences and create a smooth flow

• To add unnecessary details to the paragraph

• To confuse the reader

• To make the paragraph longer

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Imagine Ava, Benjamin, and Priya are editing their group project's paragraph. What should they focus on?

• Looking for grammar and spelling mistakes

• Changing the topic sentence

• Removing all supporting sentences

• Adding more details to the concluding sentence

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the last step in writing a paragraph?

• Brainstorming ideas

• Writing the first draft

• Editing the paragraph

• Writing the concluding sentence

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3