Writing Method

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

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the main idea

• To include unrelated sentences

• To distract from the main idea

What is the process called when writers choose the best ideas and organize them?

• Brainstorming

• Drafting

• Proofreading

• Outlining

How are supporting sentences related to the topic sentence in a paragraph?

• They answer questions unrelated to the main idea

• They explain and expand on the topic

• They introduce a new topic

• They contradict the main idea

According to the text, what are two important steps in the brainstorming process?

• Writing sentences and paragraphs

• Researching online and reading books

• Thinking about the topic and writing down words and ideas

• Drawing pictures and playing games

How do some writers brainstorm their ideas?

• In paragraphs

• In lists

• In poems

• In dialogue

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

• To introduce a new idea

• To summarize the main point again

• To leave the reader hanging

• To be the longest sentence in the paragraph

How can you summarize the concept of writing a good paragraph ?

• Include unrelated sentences

• Write a long topic sentence

• Indent the first line of the paragraph

• Have a concluding sentence that wraps up the main idea

What are the four important purposes of a concluding sentence ?

• Ask a question, give an opinion, state the main idea, make a prediction

• Restate the main idea, offer a suggestion, give an opinion, make a prediction

• Introduce a new topic, summarize the main point, end the paragraph abruptly, make a list

• State the main idea, contradict the topic sentence, give background information, ask for feedback

What are the 5 steps in the STEP BY STEP Writing Method?

• Brainstorming, Outline, Draft, Proofreading, Final Copy

• Outline, Brainstorming, Draft, Final Copy, Proofreading

• Draft, Outline, Final Copy, Brainstorming, Proofreading

• Final Copy, Draft, Brainstorming, Outline, Proofreading

What are the key components of a well-written paragraph ?

• Topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Dialogue, description, action

• Question, answer, explanation