Understanding Paragraph Structure

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

• To provide supporting details

• To summarize the entire passage

• To state the main idea

• To describe the setting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which transition would best connect contrasting ideas?

• Furthermore

• On the other hand

• Similarly

• In addition

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the structure of a descriptive paragraph often focus on?

• Listing steps in a process

• Explaining cause and effect

• Painting a vivid picture with sensory details

• Comparing two ideas

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which paragraph structure highlights differences and similarities?

• Chronological

• Descriptive

• Compare & Contrast

• Cause & Effect

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of transition signals a cause-and-effect relationship?

• Consequently

• Similarly

• Moreover

• In other words

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In a well-structured paragraph, supporting details should...

• Expand on the topic sentence

• Introduce a new main idea

• Repeat the topic sentence

• Present the conclusion

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

If a paragraph describes steps to solve a math problem, it follows a...

• Narrative structure

• Chronological structure

• Poetic structure

• Descriptive structure

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The topic sentence includes the subject + __________.

• declarative narrative

• controlling idea

• structure

• metaphor

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the primary purpose of transition words in a paragraph?

• To add extra information

• To start new paragraphs

• To provide examples only

• To connect ideas smoothly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are some structures common to poetic passages you may not find in other types?

• Line breaks and stanzas

• Robust topic sentence

• Strong evidence

• Additive transitions