Crafting Effective Paragraphs in English

What makes a paragraph good?

• It has multiple topics.

• It focuses on a single topic.

• It is very long.

• It has no supporting sentences.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why are supporting sentences important?

• They make the paragraph longer.

• They provide details and evidence for the main idea.

• They introduce new topics.

• They are not necessary.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that contradicts the main idea.

• A sentence that concludes a paragraph.

• A sentence that provides an example.

• A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which pattern is commonly used for topic sentences?

• Classical pattern

• Modern pattern

• Random pattern

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is one disadvantage of supporting sentences?

• They can make the paragraph too detailed.

• They always contradict the main idea.

• They introduce new topics.

• They are not necessary.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can supporting sentences be useful?

• They introduce new topics.

• They are not useful.

• They provide evidence and details.

• They make the paragraph shorter.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What should the last sentence in a paragraph do?

• Introduce a new topic.

• Summarize the main idea and supporting details.

• Contradict the topic sentence.

• Be unrelated to the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is an example of a good topic sentence?

• A sentence that introduces a new topic.

• A sentence that provides evidence for the main idea.

• A sentence that clearly states the main idea of the paragraph.

• A sentence that contradicts the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is it important to have a clear topic sentence?

• It is not important.

• It introduces new topics.

• It helps the reader understand the main idea.

• It makes the paragraph longer.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What role do examples play in a paragraph?

• They are not necessary.

• They make the paragraph shorter.

• They provide evidence and clarity.

• They introduce new topics.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2