Elements of Paragraph Structure

What is the sentence called that introduces the main idea of a paragraph?

• Topic Sentence

• Relevant Details

• Closing/Concluding Sentence

• Transition Words

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What sentence is underlined?

• Topic Sentence

• Relevant Details

• Closing/Concluding Sent

• Transition Words

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

These give the writing true meaning, creates imagery in the reader's mind, and provides personal experiences or detailed examples.

• Topic Sentences

• Relevant Details

• Closing/Concluding Sentence

• Transition Words

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Words or phrases used to help organize paragraphs to create smooth and logical flow throughout the writing.

• Topic Sentence

• Relevant Details

• Closing/Concluding Sentence

• Transition Words

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the sentence called that summarizes the main idea of the paragraph, restates the main idea, and is not a relevant detail?

• Topic Sentence

• Relevant Details

• Closing/Concluding Sentence

• Transition Words

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What sentence is underlined?

• Topic Sentence

• Relevant Details

• Closing/Concluding Sentence

• Transition Words

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Choose the best transition word.

I am not sure how to get to the store from here, ______ I need your help.

• while

• so

• then

• but

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the best transition words.

My keys aren't in the bowl, _______ they must be on the table

• therefore

• while

• since

• yet

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

Identify the detail that is not important to the paragraph.

• Most jobs require a high school diploma.

• It will help you make more money too.

• You can search for jobs on the internet.

• Being academically prepared is essential to your future.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

Identify the detail that is not important to the paragraph.

• It is a space hog, so provide enough ground.

• Watermelon is sweet.

• Use organic soil and fertilizer.

• Place 8-10 seeds in each hill.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1