Parts of A Paragraph

Front

The sentences that tell more about the main idea are called _______________.

Back

supporting details

Front

What is the first sentence of a main idea paragraph called?

Back

The topic sentence

Front

A _____ expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

Back

main idea sentence

Front

What is a paragraph?

Back

A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.

Front

What is the purpose of supporting details in a paragraph?

Back

To provide evidence and examples that explain or elaborate on the main idea.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

The sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.

Front

What are concluding sentences?

Back

Sentences that summarize the main idea and supporting details of a paragraph.

Front

How many sentences typically make up a paragraph?

Back

A paragraph usually consists of at least three to five sentences.

Front

What is coherence in a paragraph?

Back

The logical flow and connection between sentences that makes the paragraph easy to understand.

Front

What is a transition sentence?

Back

A sentence that helps to connect ideas between paragraphs or within a paragraph.