Paragraph Writing

Front

A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same __________.

Back

topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

A paragraph can give __________ about the topic.

Back

both facts and opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?

Back

the main idea of the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does it mean for a line to be indented?

Back

It is set farther from the margin of the page than the rest of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

Which of these is a supporting detail?

• Strawberry ice cream is the best ice cream flavor.
• It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it.
• I actually prefer chocolate ice cream.
• To sum up, I would choose strawberry ice cream for dessert every day.

Back

It has yummy pieces of real strawberries in it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Supporting details give __________ that backs up the main idea.

Back

evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

True or false: The closing sentence of a paragraph should be the same as the topic sentence.

Back

false

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Best word or phrase to start a closing sentence? Options: First, In conclusion, In addition, Next

Back

In conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a __________ of all the ideas in the paragraph.

Back

summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the correct order for writing a paragraph?

Back

topic sentence, detail sentences, closing sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2