Paragraph Writing Quiz

What is a paragraph?

• A collection of related sentences focused on one main idea

• A random assortment of words

• A group of sentences discussing multiple topics

• A single sentence expressing an idea

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How many sentences are in a paragraph?

• Always 10 sentences

• Varies depending on the content

• Exactly 3 sentences

• At least 5 sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should a well-written paragraph focus on?

• Only examples without explanations

• A single main idea

• Repeating the same information

• Multiple unrelated ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Most paragraphs can function as _____?

• Isolated islands of information

• Independent essays

• Random thoughts put together

• Building blocks of a larger text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is paragraph cohesion?

• The font style used in a paragraph

• The number of words in a paragraph

• The logical connection between sentences in a paragraph

• The separation of sentences within a paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can you strengthen the connection between sentences in a paragraph?

• Changing the topic frequently

• Removing all examples

• Using transition words and phrases

• By adding irrelevant information

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is introduced by the main idea of a paragraph?

• The conclusion of the paragraph

• The author's name

• The supporting details

• The topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are some things you can do in a paragraph to support the main idea?

• Change the main idea halfway through

• Include unrelated information

• Provide examples, explanations, and details

• Repeat the main idea multiple times

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What features will a badly written paragraph have?

• Clear organization and logical flow

• Effective use of transition words

• Focused on a single main idea

• Lack of coherence and cohesion

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does coherence refer to in a paragraph?

• The logical connection and flow of ideas

• The number of paragraphs

• The font size used

• The color of the text

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A