Explain why the sentence "Kentucky Fried Chicken changed their name to KFC" was not a good supporting detail in Ralph's paragraph about fast food getting healthier.

Changing the name of the restaurant has nothing to do with health.

Why is a concluding sentence important in a paragraph?

A concluding sentence reminds the reader of the main point and provides closure.

5th Grade•45 minutes

I can write a paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.

A topic sentence includes the main topic and the main point you want to make about that topic.

All the sentences that follow the topic sentence should support and explain the topic sentence.

A paragraph should end with a concluding sentence that reminds the readers of your main point.

This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What are the three main parts of a paragraph, as discussed in the video?

2. What are the two key components of a topic sentence?

3. Which of the following is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of fast food?

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Topic Sentence & Paragraph ESL Writing Easy Steps

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