Paragraphing

A well-written text is...

• the writer’s knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar

• built around effective paragraphing, on coherence and on established conventions

• the properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of organization and deeper textual aspects

• constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which property of a well-written text constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas?

• Organization

• Coherence and Cohesion

• Language Use

• Writing Mechanics

Which of these is NOT a reason to start a new paragraph?

• Change in time

• New topic

• Five sentences

• New speaker

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a supporting sentence?

• Reasons, examples, and other details that support the main point of the paragraph.

• A way to conclude the paragraph so the reader knows what the paragraph was about.

• Signal words that help organise a paragraph, using time order or listing order.

• A series of paragraphs about one main idea, or point.

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

2. A well-written text is...

• the writer’s knowledge of the fundamental properties of grammar

• built around effective paragraphing, on coherence and on established conventions

• the properties that show the interplay of both the physical aspects of organization and deeper textual aspects

• constitutes proper paragraphing and logical order of presentation of ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the primary purpose of paragraphing in a text?

• To organize ideas clearly and logically

• To increase the word count

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text look longer

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which of the following is a key feature of a well-structured paragraph?

• A single, clear main idea

• Multiple unrelated ideas

• Random sentences

• A question at the end

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

When should a new paragraph be started?

• When introducing a new idea or point

• When the paragraph reaches ten sentences

• When the writer feels like it

• When the paragraph is too short

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph

• A sentence that asks a question

• A sentence that provides an example

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

Which of the following best describes a transition sentence?

• A sentence that links one paragraph to the next

• A sentence that repeats the main idea

• A sentence that introduces a new topic

• A sentence that ends 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