Writing Effective Paragraphs

What is a paragraph?

• A group of words that make sense.

• A group of sentences about one main idea.

• A single long sentence.

• A list of ideas that are not connected.

What are the three main parts of a paragraph?

• Introduction, middle, and end.

• Topic, body, and conclusion.

• Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence.

• Beginning, middle, and end.

What is the first step you should take when writing a paragraph?

• Edit your paragraph for mistakes.

• Write the first draft of your paragraph.

• Brainstorm your ideas to find a main idea.

• Write the concluding sentence first.

What should you NOT do when writing a concluding sentence?

• Restate the topic sentence.

• Summarize the main points.

• Add new details or information.

• Share a personal opinion or feeling.

When it comes to writing, what do you struggle with the most? Select all that apply.

• Capitalizing

• Correct punctuation

• Writing complete thoughts

• adding details

• Organizing ideas

What would be a good topic sentence for the prompt "What is the best season?"

What are some other transition words besides first, second, and last?