Writing a Definition Paragraph

Move the boxes to form the correct steps for writing a Definition Paragraph.

• Brainstorm Ideas

• Write Supporting Sentences

• Write your Topic Sentence

• Choose a Topic Sentence

• Draft an Outline

The last step in writing a definition paragraph is to ​ (a)  

• proofread
• brainstorm
• unity
• draft an outline

The sixth step is to ​ (a)   , and the seventh step is to ​ (b)   .

• write a concluding sentence
• check for unity
• brainstorm ideas
• define your topic
• proofread
• write supporting sentences

What does it mean to check for unity and coherence?

• To see if your paragraph fits together and makes sense.

• To see if you brainstormed ideas.

• To see if your paragraph is 5-8 sentences.

• To see if you chose a good topic.

What does it mean to proofread?

• To read your work again and check for mistakes.

• To read your paragraph again and make changes.

• To see if your paragraph is 5-8 sentences.

• To see if you chose a good topic.

Read the sentences:

Love is a special feeling that makes you care a lot about someone. According to the dictionary, love is “an intense feeling of deep affection.”

What is this definition paragraph going to be about?

• Feeling special

• Love

• Intensity

• Being careful

Read the sentences:

Love is a special feeling that makes you care a lot about someone. According to the dictionary, love is “an intense feeling of deep affection.”

Which sentence is the topic sentence?

• Love is a special feeling that makes you care a lot about someone.

• According to the dictionary, love is "an intense feeling of deep affection."

To brainstorm ideas means to ​think about ​​ (a)   .

• ideas that go with your topic
• ideas that everyone likes
• ideas about brains