Writing Paragraphs

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.

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What is the purpose of supporting sentences in a paragraph?

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Supporting sentences provide details and examples that explain or elaborate on the topic sentence.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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The last sentence in a paragraph that restates the main idea and gives a finished feeling to the paragraph.

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What is the structure of a paragraph?

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A paragraph typically consists of a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.

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What does it mean to elaborate in writing?

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To elaborate means to provide more details or explanations about a topic.

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What is coherence in a paragraph?

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Coherence means that the ideas in a paragraph are logically connected and flow smoothly.

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What is a transition word?

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A transition word helps to connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs.

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Give an example of a transition word.

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Examples include 'however', 'furthermore', 'in addition', and 'therefore'.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the paragraph discusses.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which usually states the main idea.