Paragraph Structure

Front

What are supporting sentences in a paragraph?

Back

Details about the topic sentences.

Front

What is the best topic sentence for the paragraph: 'When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.'?

Back

There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.

Front

The topic sentence is usually the __________ sentence.

Back

First.

Front

In writing a paragraph, what is the first sentence called?

Back

Topic sentence.

Front

The conclusion is the ___________ sentence.

Back

Last.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.

Front

What is the purpose of supporting sentences?

Back

To provide details and examples that explain the topic sentence.

Front

What is a concluding sentence?

Back

The last sentence in a paragraph that summarizes the main idea.

Front

How many sentences should a typical paragraph have?

Back

At least 3-5 sentences.

Front

What connects the ideas in a paragraph?

Back

Transition words and phrases.