Writing Effective Paragraphs: Key Concepts and Techniques

Who is the teacher for the class?

• Lane

• Sean

• Marissa

• Justin

What is the main focus of the first class?

• Academic Writing

• Reading Comprehension

• Grammar

• Speaking Skills

What is a paragraph?

• A single sentence

• A group of sentences sharing one idea

• A list of words

• A collection of random sentences

What are the three parts of a basic paragraph structure?

• Question, Answer, Explanation

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, Concluding Sentence

• Thesis, Argument, Summary

Where is the topic sentence usually located in a paragraph?

• First or second sentence

• Anywhere in the paragraph

• Middle of the paragraph

• Last sentence

Why should a topic sentence not be a fact?

• Because it is too broad

• Because it is too narrow

• Because it does not provide an idea to develop

• Because it is grammatically incorrect

What makes a topic sentence too broad?

• It is too specific

• It covers too big of an idea

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It is a fact

Which of the following is an example of a weak topic sentence?

• Canada shares a border with the United States

• Studying two languages at once can be very challenging

• Air pollution is a growing concern in my city

• There are several reasons why Traditional Values are disappearing

How can you improve the topic sentence 'Studying is difficult'?

• Studying two languages at once can be very challenging

• Studying is important

• Studying is fun

• Studying requires effort

What should you avoid in academic writing?

• Using facts

• Using opinions

• Providing examples

• Announcing your topic