Understanding Paragraph Structure

What is a paragraph?

• A single long sentence.

• A group of sentences about different ideas.

• A group of sentences related to one main idea and connected to each other.

• A collection of random words.

What are the essential parts of a paragraph?

• One topic sentence, one supporting sentence, one concluding sentence.

• One topic sentence, three supporting sentences, one concluding sentence.

• Three topic sentences, one supporting sentence, three concluding sentences.

• Five random sentences.

What is the first step when writing a paragraph?

• Write the concluding sentence.

• Brainstorm your ideas to find the main idea.

• Edit your paragraph for mistakes.

• Write the supporting sentences.

What is the main role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce new details not mentioned before.

• To summarize the main points of the paragraph.

• To identify the main idea and tell the reader what the paragraph will discuss.

• To provide examples and facts.

What should you avoid doing when writing a concluding sentence?

• Restating the topic sentence.

• Summarizing the main points.

• Adding new details or ideas.

• Ending with a personal connection or feeling.