Paragraph Structure

Front

A paragraph should focus on a single idea without wandering.

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Unity

Front

Basic unit for organizing info in writing:

Back

True

Front

A paragraph has a distinct pattern and consists of sentences that develop ONE main idea.

Back

True

Front

The topic sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.

Back

True

Front

Supporting sentences do not develop the main idea.

Back

False

Front

Concluding sentence signals end of paragraph and reinforces key points.

Back

True

Front

Coherence makes paragraphs understandable. Create coherence by...

Back

Using transitions

Front

Family plants a garden each spring.

Back

This is a topic sentence.

Front

Planting the spring garden is a special time for my family to be together.

Back

This is a clincher sentence.

Front

First... Next... Finally... Therefore... As you can see... By the way... On the other hand...

Back

This is a transition.