Paragraph Writing

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph that tells what the paragraph is about.

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What is a closing sentence?

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A closing sentence wraps up the paragraph and summarizes the main idea.

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words and phrases that help organize writing and connect ideas.

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What is an irrelevant detail?

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An irrelevant detail is information that does not relate to the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is the purpose of a paragraph?

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The purpose of a paragraph is to express a single idea or topic clearly.

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What does it mean to elaborate in writing?

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To elaborate means to provide more details and explanations about a topic.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps explain or support the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the structure of a paragraph?

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A paragraph typically has a topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence.

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How do you start a paragraph?

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You start a paragraph with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the paragraph discusses.