Paragraph Writing

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What is a paragraph?

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

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How many topics should a paragraph cover?

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One.

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What expresses the main idea of the paragraph?

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The topic sentence.

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What should you do at the beginning of a paragraph?

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Indent.

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What is the purpose of supporting sentences in a paragraph?

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To provide details and examples that elaborate on the main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure.

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What is coherence in paragraph writing?

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The logical flow and connection between sentences in a paragraph.

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What is unity in a paragraph?

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The quality of a paragraph that ensures all sentences relate to the main idea.

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What are transition words?

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Words or phrases that help connect ideas and maintain the flow of writing.