Chapter 4 Effective Paragraphs

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To transition to the next paragraph.

• To introduce the main idea or theme of the paragraph and provide a clear focus for the reader.

• To provide supporting evidence for the main idea.

• To summarize the main points of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of a transition word or phrase?

• nevertheless

• because

• however

• therefore

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does coherence mean in the context of writing paragraphs?

• The number of paragraphs in a piece of writing

• The use of complex vocabulary in a paragraph

• Logical and clear connection between sentences and ideas within a paragraph.

• The length of a paragraph

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The main idea of a paragraph is the introduction.

• The main idea of a paragraph is the central point or theme.

• The main idea of a paragraph is the conclusion.

• The main idea of a paragraph is the supporting details.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What are supporting details in a paragraph?

• Opinions or personal beliefs that are not supported by evidence.

• Irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

• General statements that do not provide specific examples or evidence.

• Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or topic of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

True or False: A paragraph can have multiple main ideas.

• False, a paragraph can have no main ideas

• False, a paragraph can only have one main idea

• True

• True, but only if the paragraph is very long

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is NOT a type of transition?

• Vibrational

• None

• Translational

• Rotational

What is the purpose of using supporting details in a paragraph?

• To confuse the reader and make the paragraph more difficult to understand.

• To provide contradictory evidence that weakens the main idea or thesis statement.

• To distract the reader from the main idea or thesis statement.

• To provide evidence or examples that support the main idea or thesis statement.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

True or False: Coherence is not important in writing paragraphs.

• False

• Coherence is only important in spoken language

• Sometimes true, sometimes false

• True

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• The role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph is to ask a question unrelated to the topic

• The role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph is to provide evidence for the main idea

• The role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph is to summarize the main idea or bring closure to the topic discussed in the paragraph.

• The role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph is to introduce a new topic

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2