1 PARAGRAPH WRITING

What is a paragraph?

• A collection of unrelated words

• A single sentence expressing multiple ideas

• A collection of unrelated sentences

• A collection of related sentences expressing a single idea or theme

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea and set the tone for the paragraph

• To transition between paragraphs

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide supporting details

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

What do supporting details do in a paragraph?

• Provide depth to the paragraph by offering specific examples, facts, or anecdotes

• Transition between paragraphs

• Introduce the main idea

• Conclude the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is the purpose of transition words in a paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To maintain the flow of the paragraph by connecting ideas and guiding the reader through thoughts seamlessly

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide supporting details

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

What does a concluding sentence do in a paragraph?

• Summarizes the main points and provides a sense of closure

• Introduces the main idea

• Provides supporting details

• Transitions between paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

What is the main idea of the paragraph about 'Your School'?

• Description of the school and its facilities

• Description of a family

• Description of a visit to a zoo

• Description of a first day at school

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the main idea of the paragraph about 'Your Family'?

• Description of a first day at school

• Description of a family

• Description of the school and its facilities

• Description of a visit to a zoo

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is the main idea of the paragraph about 'Your visit to a zoo'?

• Description of a first day at school

• Description of a family

• Description of the school and its facilities

• Description of a visit to a zoo

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is the main idea of the paragraph about 'Your First Day at School'?

• Description of a first day at school

• Description of the school and its facilities

• Description of a family

• Description of a visit to a zoo

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

What is the main idea of the paragraph about 'Your Best Friend'?

• Description of a best friend

• Description of the school and its facilities

• Description of a family

• Description of a visit to a zoo

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5