How to Write a Paragraph

What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

• The introduction sentence

• The topic sentence

• The first sentence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A paragraph should cover ________ topics.

• two

• one

• three

• five

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

At the beginning of the paragraph, you should

• start with small letter

• use punctuation

• start with a capital letter

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Group of sentences =?

• a sentence / phrase

• a word

• paragraph

• an essay

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The final sentence in a paragraph is call the __________________.

• conclusion sentence

• topic sentence

• supporting details

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

what is a paragraph?

• a group of sentences that ells the main idea of a text

• a group of sentences that explain the conclusion sentence

• a group of sentences about one idea

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do we usually separate paragraphs?

• an exclamation mark

• an indent

• a question mark

• start the new paragraph with a capital letter

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide supporting details

• To ask a question

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written paragraph?

• Unity

• Coherence

• Multiple topics

• Adequate development

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the role of supporting sentences in a paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide evidence and examples

• To restate the topic sentence

• To conclude the paragraph

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2