8.5 Identifying Paragraph Structure

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What role do transition words play in a paragraph?

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Transition words help organize ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph, often using different words.

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What are signal words?

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Signal words are words or phrases that indicate the relationship between ideas in a text, such as 'similar' or 'unlike'.

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What is the purpose of a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a topic, often using signal words like 'for example'.

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What is the difference between comparing and contrasting?

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Comparing highlights similarities, while contrasting emphasizes differences.

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What is the function of the introduction in a paragraph?

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The introduction presents the main idea and sets the stage for the details that follow.

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How do you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence, which summarizes the paragraph's content.

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What are examples of transition words?

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Examples include 'first', 'next', 'lastly', 'however', and 'therefore'.

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What is the significance of using examples in a paragraph?

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Examples help clarify and support the main idea, making it easier for readers to understand.