Exploring Paragraph Structure: Indentation and Topic Sentences

The video tutorial covers paragraph writing, focusing on indenting, main ideas, topic sentences, detail sentences, and closing sentences. It explains how to properly indent paragraphs, the structure of a paragraph using the hamburger model, and provides examples of writing topic sentences. The tutorial also includes practice exercises for students to write their own topic sentences and paragraphs.

What is the purpose of indenting at the beginning of a paragraph?

• To make the paragraph look longer

• To indicate the start of a new paragraph

• To highlight important sentences

• To add more space between lines

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Which key on the keyboard is used to create an indent?

• Tab

• Shift

• Enter

• Space

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In the hamburger model of paragraph writing, what does the top bun represent?

• Supporting details

• Closing sentence

• Main idea or topic sentence

• Detail sentences

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What color is used to represent the main idea or topic sentence in the hamburger model?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

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What is the main idea or topic sentence of the paragraph about winter activities?

• It is fun to play outside in the winter.

• You can also make snowballs to throw at your friends.

• In winter, kids like to play many activities.

• Sledding is a fun way to play in the snow.

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Which of the following is a detail sentence from the winter activities paragraph?

• Sledding is a fun way to play in the snow.

• In winter, kids like to play many activities.

• It is fun to play outside in the winter.

• When you go outside, you should wear warm clothes.

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What is the main idea or topic sentence of the paragraph about winter clothing?

• Boots and warm socks will help keep your feet and legs warm.

• Gloves will help keep your fingers warm.

• When you go outside, you should wear warm clothes.

• A hat can keep your ears and head warm.

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Which of the following is a closing sentence from the winter clothing paragraph?

• When you go outside, you should wear warm clothes.

• Gloves will help keep your fingers warm.

• A hat can keep your ears and head warm.

• Wear a lot of winter gear to keep you warm outside.

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What is the main idea or topic sentence for a paragraph about washing dishes?

• It is fun to wash dishes.

• You should use soap and water to wash dishes.

• After eating food, it is important to clean off the dishes.

• Dishes should be dried after washing.

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Which of the following is a main idea or topic sentence for a paragraph about feeding a dog?

• Dogs need to be fed twice a day.

• It is important to give your dog fresh water.

• I feed my dog food every morning.

• Feeding a dog is a daily responsibility.

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