What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that summarizes the entire essay.

• The first sentence of a paragraph that states the main idea.

• A concluding sentence that wraps up the paragraph.

• A sentence that provides a detailed explanation of a concept.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is a detail sentence?

• A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

• A sentence that provides support and information related to the main idea presented in the topic sentence.

• A sentence that summarizes the entire paragraph.

• A sentence that contains a question about the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the correct order for writing a paragraph?

• detail sentences, topic sentence, closing sentence

• topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence

• closing sentence, detail sentences, topic sentence

• topic sentence, closing sentence, detail sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

True or false: The closing sentence of a paragraph should be the same as the topic sentence.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only in specific cases

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the purpose of a closing sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce a new idea or topic in the paragraph.

• To provide a detailed explanation of the main idea.

• To restate the main idea or summarize all the ideas in the paragraph.

• To ask a question related to the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is a closing sentence?

• A closing sentence introduces a new idea in the paragraph.

• A closing sentence wraps up the paragraph and reinforces the main idea.

• A closing sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph.

• A closing sentence provides examples to support the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What should you avoid in a closing sentence?

• Introducing new ideas or details in a closing sentence.

• Using complex vocabulary that confuses the reader.

• Repeating the main points already discussed.

• Making a personal opinion statement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is an example of a topic for a paragraph?

• The importance of recycling

• How to bake a cake

• The history of the internet

• Tips for effective studying

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is a paragraph?

• A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same topic.

• A paragraph is a single sentence that expresses a complete thought.

• A paragraph is a collection of unrelated sentences.

• A paragraph is a type of punctuation used in writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the role of transitions in paragraph writing?

• Transitions help connect ideas and guide the reader through the paragraph.

• Transitions are used to introduce new topics unrelated to the paragraph.

• Transitions serve as decorative elements to enhance the visual appeal of the text.

• Transitions are only necessary in academic writing, not in creative writing.