Exploring the Structure of a Paragraph

What is a paragraph?

• A single sentence about a topic

• A set of sentences about a topic

• A book chapter

• A word that describes a topic

What does a topic sentence do?

• It provides a summary of the book

• It introduces the main idea of the paragraph

• It lists all the supporting details

• It concludes the paragraph

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cheetahs mentioned in the video?

• Long tails to help them turn

• Ability to roar

• Tough claws that grip the ground

• Long muscular legs

What are supporting details?

• Sentences that contradict the main idea

• Sentences that conclude the paragraph

• Sentences that back up the main idea

• Sentences that introduce a new topic

Which of the following is an example of a supporting detail for cheetahs being fast?

• Cheetahs have long muscular legs

• Cheetahs have spots

• Cheetahs live in Africa

• Cheetahs are mammals

Which of the following is a transition word?

• Main idea

• Cheetah

• Paragraph

• First

Why are transitions important in a paragraph?

• They introduce new topics

• They help connect ideas together

• They provide supporting details

• They summarize the paragraph

What is the purpose of a closing sentence?

• To list transition words

• To sum up the paragraph

• To provide supporting details

• To introduce a new topic

What should you do after writing a paragraph?

• Start a new paragraph

• Add more supporting details

• Proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes

• Change the topic sentence

What should a closing sentence do?

• List all the supporting details again

• Repeat the topic sentence exactly

• Introduce a new idea

• Sum up the paragraph or tie ideas together