paragraph structure

How is an essay structured?

• topic sentence; supporting sentences; concluding sentence

• topic; controlling idea

• main idea; facts; conclusion

• introduction; body; conclusion

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CCSS.W.2.2

The main difference between academic writing and normal writing is that academic writing:

• uses longer words

• tries to be precise

• is harder to understand

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CCSS.L.2.3A

The best time to write an introduction is often:

• first

• last

• after writing the main body

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Making careful notes is essential for:

• writing essays

• revising for exams

• all academic work

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CCSS.W.2.2

Paraphrasing a text means:

• making it shorter

• changing a lot of the vocabulary

• adding more detail

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.W.2.2

Paragraphs always contain:

• six or more sentences

• an example

• a topic sentence

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CCSS.W.2.2

The purpose of an introduction is:

• to give your aims and methods

• to excite the reader

• to summarise your ideas

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.W.2.2

which of the following examples is a fact?

• The cake tastes delicious.

• The movie was boring.

• Dog fur is pretty

• Water boils at 100°C

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Topic sentence:

• conclcudes the paragraph.

• is the main idea of the paragraph.

• is the evidence of your idea.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.6

An outline

• is used before writing a paragraph or essay

• helps you to define your ideas.

• is a plan designed to organize information.

• all the options are correct.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.6