Analyze the Paragraph Structure

What is the correct structure of paragraph?

• topic sentence -> 2 or 3 supporting sentences

• supporting sentence -> 2 or 3 topic sentences

• topic sentence -> language techniques

• topic sentence -> point of view

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

• Baking cookies is really easy to do.

• My grandma has the best cookies recipe.

• There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.

• Cookies are easier to make than cake.

Turn the pack around and get into the habit of reading the nutrition information panel. Dont be misled into thinking you are leading a healthy lifestyle.... omega 3, for example, which is naturally found in fish. What is the purpose of these two sentences after topic sentence?

• introduce the main idea

• argue in favor of processed food

• suggest readers what they should do and illustrate with "omega 3"

• bring in an expert

How many paragraphs should a TDA be?

• 1 paragraph

• 2 paragraphs

• 3 or more paragraphs

• It is not necessary to use paragraphs.

What is the organization of paragraphs?

• introduction, body paragraph(s), closing

• introduction, body paragraphs

• introduction, closing paragraph, body paragraphs

• body paragraphs, closing sentence

How many sentences should be in the introduction paragraph?

• 1 sentence

• at least two sentences

• five sentences

• You do not have to use sentences.

How should you organize the information within a BODY PARAGRAPH?

• topic sentence, text evidence, explain the evidence in your own words, infer/analyze

• topic sentence sentence, explain the evidence in your own words, infer/analyze

• topic sentence, text evidence, infer/analyze, explain the evidence in your own words

Your introductory TDA paragraph should contain all of the following EXCEPT ________.

• Hook

• Thesis

• Summary

• Title/Author

Every body paragraph of a TDA should start with ____.

• a hook

• a transition

• a verb

• a quote

In the first paragraph of a TDA, the second part should be a two sentence ___________.

• hook

• summary

• thesis

• transision