Which one would be the best topic sentence for a paragraph about conserving water?

There are several things you can do to conserve water.

If we don't start conserving water, we may run out of it.

Nothing beats a glass of water when you are really thirsty.

You don't realize how much we need water until it's gone.

Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. __________________________________. For example, a person can have breakfast in New York, board an airplane, and have dinner in Paris. A businesswoman in London can instantly place an order with a factory in Hong Kong by sending a fax. Furthermore, a schoolboy in Tokyo can turn on a TV and watch a baseball game being played in Los Angeles.

Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.

Airplanes have changed our lives allowing people to do multiple tasks while traveling in the air.

The fax machine was an important invention to improve communication around the world.

There are both positives and negatives to the invention of the World Wide Web.

Choose the correct topic sentence to complete the paragraph. ______________________. For instance, children who have a cellphone can call for help in an emergency. Also, they can always communicate with their parents. Finally, cell phones help children stay in contact with friends. For these reasons, when possible, children should have a cellphone.

Having a cell phone can help children in several ways.

Cell phones today can help a person when caught in an emergency situation.

Cell phones give teens the opportunity to stay connected with friends.

Having a cell phone can be detrimental to a child's mental health

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph. Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night.

There are many things a person should do to stay healthy.

Being healthy requires a lot of work.

Eating right is the best way to stay healthy.

What should commentary (reasoning) accomplish in a paragraph? Select all that apply:

explain relationships between the text evidence and topic sentence.

reinforce the paragraph's line of reasoning

summarize the passage for context

provide additional facts and details

Which of the following sentences would be considered a commentary?

This shows the importance of finding and analyzing certain objects that may have belonged to past civilizations.

Archaeology is a key component of understanding history.

According to the Dr. Lawson, "Archaeology involves studying ancient cultures through the excavation of ancient artifacts" (8).

In conclusion, archaeology is beneficial in helping us to understand the ancient past.

ELA ACES Paragraph Writing Review

Quiz

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.8.2, RI.3.5, RL.9-10.2

+10

Standards-aligned

Margaret Anderson

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The sentence that states your purpose for an ENTIRE essay is:

Topic Sentence

Commentary Sentence

Thesis Statement

Compound Sentence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Where does the Thesis Statement belong in an essay?

end of Introduction Paragraph

first sentence of essay

beginning of 1st Body Paragraph

in Conclusion Paragraph

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is the term for the evidence that you use to support your answer/topic sentence?

commentary

concrete details

topic sentence

quotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

What must you ALWAYS do for a quote in your writing? (check all that apply)

cite it

change the wording

blend it

put quotation marks

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What do you call the sentences where you analyze/explain?

conclusion

analysis sentence

commentary

concrete detail

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What color do you highlight TOPIC SENTENCES?

Blue

Green

Yellow

Pink

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What color do you highlight Commentary Sentences?

Blue

Green

Yellow

Pink

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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ELA ACES Paragraph Writing Review

20 questions

The sentence that states your purpose for an ENTIRE essay is:

Where does the Thesis Statement belong in an essay?

What is the term for the evidence that you use to support your answer/topic sentence?

What must you ALWAYS do for a quote in your writing? (check all that apply)

What do you call the sentences where you analyze/explain?

What color do you highlight TOPIC SENTENCES?

What color do you highlight Commentary Sentences?

What color do you highlight Concrete Detail Sentences?

What color do you highlight Closing Sentences?

The thesis statement should include your opinion.

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