Organizing

Each body paragraph should have a clear and focused __________ that builds on the thesis statement.

• topic

• thesis statement

• summary

• transition

Where should the supporting information for the thesis statement be located in a research paper?

• introduction

• body

• conclusion

The first step in preparing and organizing for a research paper is

• brainstorming

• writing a rough draft

• revising

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why do we organize writing into paragraphs?

• So that it will look nice.

• So that we can group ideas that are related to make the text easier to read.

• So that writing is not too easy to read and there is a little bit of challenge.

• So that it can seem complicated.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The topic sentence is usually...

• The 2nd sentence in the text.

• The last sentence in the text.

• The first sentence in the text.

• Somewhere in the middle of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Match the following

• Body Paragraphs

• The paragraph that contains the main idea.

• Conclusion

• summarizes the text and is the ending.

• Introductory Paragraph

• Usually, the first sentence of a text that tells what it will be about.

• Topic Sentence

• The main part of a text that gives evidence and supporting details of the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is the best way to organize a paragraph?

• Start with a topic sentence, followed by supporting details, and end with a conclusion.

• Begin with a conclusion, then provide supporting details, and end with a topic sentence.

• List supporting details first, then a topic sentence, and conclude with a question.

• Start with a question, provide supporting details, and end with a topic sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the primary purpose of organizing an essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To present ideas in a logical and coherent manner

• To make the essay longer

• To use as many complex words as possible

Which sentence is correctly organized?

• Running through the park, the dog was happy.

• The dog was happy, running through the park.

• Happy was the dog, running through the park.

• Running through the park, happy was the dog.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

In terms of organizing a speech, what is the most effective way to engage the audience?

• Start with a joke, provide random facts, and end with a question.

• Begin with a strong opening statement, organize points logically, and conclude with a memorable closing.

• List all points at the beginning, then explain them in detail, and end with a joke.

• Start with a question, list points randomly, and conclude with a summary.