How to Write a Paragraph Video

The first sentence in your paragraph that gives the main idea of your paragraph is called the................

• Supporting Sentences

• Main Idea Sentence

• Topic Sentence

• Concluding Sentence

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The sentences in your paragraph that support the main idea or topic of your paragraph are called the ...............

• Topic Sentences

• Supporting Sentences

• Complex Sentences

• Concluding Sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Words that are used to connect your supporting details in your paragraph like first, last, next and finally are called.......

• Transition Words

• Compound Words

• Descriptive Words

• Vocabulary Words

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

The last sentence of a paragraph that sums up your topic is called.......

• Topic Sentence

• Concluding Sentence

• Thesis Statement

• Supporting Sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of these is NOT a transition word?

• In conclusion

• Second

• Sincerely

• For starters

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of these is NOT a transition word?

• Suddenly

• First

• Last

• Because

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the paragraph: Your local state park is a wonderful destination for learning and adventure. Many students find fascinating wildlife in the nearby forest and rivers. Some parks have nature trails and gardens where people can view plants and trees. There are some parks that have museums and aquariums open to the public. You are likely to find activities that suit your interest at a state park!

Which of these sentences is NOT a supporting sentence?

• Many students find fascinating wildlife in the nearby forest and rivers.

• There are some parks that have museums and aquariums open to the public.

• Your local state park is a wonderful destination for learning and adventure.

• Some parks have nature trails and gardens where people can view plants and trees.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the paragraph: Your local state park is a wonderful destination for learning and adventure. Many students find fascinating wildlife in the nearby forest and rivers. Some parks have nature trails and gardens where people can view plants and trees. There are some parks that have museums and aquariums open to the public. You are likely to find activities that suit your interest at a state park!

Which of these sentences is the topic sentence?

• Your local state park is a wonderful destination for learning and adventure.

• Some parks have nature trails and gardens where people can view plants and trees.

• Many students find fascinating wildlife in the nearby forest and rivers.

• You are likely to find activities that suit your interest at a state park!

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the video, how many sentences should a paragraph have?

• 1 sentence

• 5 sentences

• 10 sentences

• 2 sentences

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

According to the video, which of these should be included in your 5 sentence paragraph? Choose 3 answers

• 1 topic sentence

• 1 question

• 3 supporting sentences

• 1 concluding sentence

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2