Paragraph Writing

What is the main purpose of the paragraph?

• To discuss the diet of Moroccan goats.

• To highlight the unique behavior of goats in Morocco.

• To explain why goats climb Argan trees.

• To describe the climbing abilities of goats.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

Which sentence serves as the conclusion to this paragraph?

• Have you ever seen a goat in a tree?

• Believe it or not, goats in Morocco climb Argan trees.

• They do this because the tree’s oval-shaped fruit is a tantalizing treat. Goats are excellent climbers so they can do this effortlessly.

• After they finish munching, they climb down and wander away.

Answer explanation

This sentence shows that the paragraph is ending and that the subject of the goats is complete.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

Which sentence serves as the Introduction or Hook to the paragraph?

• Have you ever seen a goat in a tree?

• Believe it or not, goats in Morocco climb Argan trees.

• They do this because the tree’s oval-shaped fruit is a tantalizing treat. Goats are excellent climbers so they can do this effortlessly.

• After they finish munching, they climb down and wander away.

Answer explanation

This sentence grabs the reader's attention and makes them think about goats in trees. They may even wonder why a goat would climb a tree.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

Which sentence provides a reason for the goats' behavior?

• Believe it or not, goats in Morocco climb Argan trees.

• They do this because the tree’s oval-shaped fruit is a tantalizing treat. Goats are excellent climbers so they can do this effortlessly.

• After they finish munching, they climb down and wander away.

• Have you ever seen a goat in a tree?

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.3

Which sentence acts as the topic sentence?

• Have you ever seen a goat in a tree?

• Believe it or not, goats in Morocco climb Argan trees.

• They do this because the tree’s oval-shaped fruit is a tantalizing treat. Goats are excellent climbers so they can do this effortlessly.

• After they finish munching, they climb down and wander away.

Answer explanation

This sentence tells the reader that they are going to learn that goats in Morocco climb trees.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

Which sentences below are relevant sentences to include in the information of this paragraph?

• According to a 2015 study in psychology, people are more than twice as likely to post a picture or video of a cat than of themselves.

• By the early 1600s, cats had spread to nearly every corner of the planet.

• After all, cats are among the most popular pets in the world. Just in America, there are some 74 million pet cats.

• Cats were treasured in ancient Egypt. People worshipped the goddess Bastet, who often appeared as a cat.

Answer explanation

See how the paragraph is talking about why cat videos are popular. The topic sentence gives us the clue: "Ever wonder why there are so many cat videos?" We're not talking about Egypt or when cats spread across the planet.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

Write an introductory hook for this paragraph.

Answer explanation

Here's the example I wrote. How did you do?

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CCSS.W.6.2A

Write a paragraph for the information provided.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.3E

CCSS.W.6.2D

Write a paragraph for the information provided.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2D