Paragraph Structure

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• Main character

• Conclusion statement

• Central point or theme

• Background information

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What are supporting details in a paragraph?

• Supporting details in a paragraph are specific pieces of information that reinforce the main idea or topic of the paragraph.

• Supporting details are general information

• Supporting details are opinions

• Supporting details are unrelated facts

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph?

• The concluding paragraph

• The topic sentence

• The closing sentence

• The supporting details

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence summarizes the main idea in a paragraph?

• Select the sentence that has the most words in the paragraph.

• Choose the sentence that is the least relevant to the paragraph.

• Choose the sentence that best summarizes the key point or theme of the paragraph.

• Pick the sentence that uses the most complex vocabulary in the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the structure of a paragraph?

• Opening statement, evidence, closing argument

• Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Main idea, details, summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Why is it important to have a clear topic sentence in a paragraph?

• It provides clarity and coherence to the paragraph.

• It makes the paragraph longer

• It decreases the readability

• It confuses the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How can supporting details enhance the main idea of a paragraph?

• Supporting details are irrelevant to the main idea

• Supporting details distract from the main idea

• Supporting details enhance the main idea of a paragraph by providing additional information, examples, evidence, or explanations that reinforce and clarify the main point.

• Supporting details contradict the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What role does the concluding sentence play in a paragraph?

• It introduces a new topic unrelated to the main point.

• It repeats information from earlier in the paragraph.

• It is left blank to confuse the reader.

• It summarizes the main point and provides closure.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Explain the concept of topic sentence in a paragraph.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the conclusion of a paragraph.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that provides examples in a paragraph.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that is placed at the end of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

• Count the number of words in the paragraph

• Look for the conclusion sentence

• Identify the least important detail

• Look for the topic sentence that summarizes the overall point or theme of the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2