Deductive Writing

What is the purpose of deductive writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To present facts and evidence

• To describe a personal experience

• To express emotions and feelings

What is the function of a topic sentence?

• To introduce the topic and writer's opinion

• To provide supporting details

• To conclude the paragraph

• To transition between sub-topics

Which of the following is NOT a transition word or phrase?

• First

• In conclusion

• Additionally

• Finally

What do supporting detail sentences do?

• Introduce sub-topics

• Restate the topic sentence

• Expand on the point introduced in the sub-topic sentence

• Provide a conclusion

What should be included in the concluding sentence?

• Restatement of the topic sentence

• Introduction of new sub-topics

• Transition to the next paragraph

• Summary of supporting details

How many sub-topic sentences are there in the deductive structure?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What type of writing is deductive writing used for?

• Narrative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Expository writing

• Persuasive writing

What do transitions do in deductive writing?

• Introduce sub-topics

• Provide supporting details

• Link or connect thoughts and ideas

• Conclude the paragraph

What is the purpose of supporting details in deductive writing?

• To introduce the topic

• To provide evidence and examples

• To transition between sub-topics

• To restate the topic sentence

What is the MINIMUM number of sentence that a deductive paragraph could be?

• 5

• 11

• 14

• 20