Paragraph

A group of sentences with a single idea is a(n)...

• topic sentence

• paragraph

• essay

• supporting detail

What is the order of a typical paragraph?

• 1. Supporting details

  2. Topic sentence

  3. Supporting details

• 1. Topic sentence

  2. Supporting details

  3. Concluding paragraph

• 1. Concluding sentence

  2. Supporting details

  3. Topic sentence

• 1. Topic sentence

  2. Concluding sentence

  3. Supporting details

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that tells what the paragraph is about

• A sentence that is not relevant to the paragraph

• A sentence that repeats what has already been said

• A sentence that summarizes the paragraph

What is an irrelevant sentence?

• A sentence that repeats an idea that has already been said

• A sentence that supports the explains the topic sentence

• A sentence that is not related to the paragraph

• A sentence that summarizes the paragraph and leaves the reader with a strong impression

What is a concluding sentence?

A sentence that...

• ...tells what the paragraph is about; helps focus the paragraph

• ...summarizes the paragraph and/or leaves the reader with a strong impression

• ...supports or gives more detailed information about the topic sentence

• ...repeats an idea that has already been said

What is the irrelevant sentence in this paragraph:

My friend, Adam, is very generous. He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat. He enjoys eating chicken. When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating. Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money. Adam is the kindest person I know.

• He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat.

• He enjoys eating chicken.

• When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating.

• Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money.

Identify the redundant sentence in this paragraph:

The beach is my favorite place to go. I can swim, which I enjoy doing. The sight and sounds of the waves are relaxing. I like the cool breeze on my skin. I really enjoy swimming. I hope I can go to the beach soon!

• I hope I can go to the beach soon!

• The sight and sounds of the waves are relaxing.

• I like the cool breeze on my skin.

• I really enjoy swimming.

What is a good/reasonable concluding sentence for this paragraph?

Hosea is a talented basketball player. He knows how to defend well against any opponent. When it comes to offense, he can dribble with both hands and can crossover any defender. His layups and jump shots usually go in. ___________________________________________

• Hosea should try another sport.

• Hopefully, Hosea could grow much taller.

• Hosea could be a star player in any basketball team.

• Hosea might not make a basketball team.

Which is a good/reasonable topic sentence for this paragraph:

______________________________________. She normally carries a bottle of Tobasco in her purse. If her food is not hot enough, she will eat hot peppers as a side dish. Whenever she eats Thai food, she orders the highest level of spiciness. People won't dare to touch her food because they won't be able to enjoy it.

• Rio enjoys spicy food.

• Rio likes to help garden with her mom.

• Rio grows hot peppers in her garden.

• Rio likes Thai food.

Before writing the first word of your paragraph, you should...

• indent one inch from the left margin

• indent one millimeter from the left margin

• indent one meter from the margin

• indent one inch from the right margin