Paragraph Writing with Topic Sentences
Learning Objective
I can write a paragraph using a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
Key Concepts
A paragraph is a group of sentences about one idea.
A paragraph has three parts: a topic sentence, detail sentences, and a conclusion sentence.
The topic sentence tells the main idea, detail sentences explain and support the main idea, and the conclusion sentence reminds us of the main idea.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 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. Imagine you are writing a paragraph about your favorite animal. Write a topic sentence, three detail sentences, and a conclusion sentence for this paragraph.
3. Which of the following sentences best describes the purpose of a conclusion sentence in a paragraph?
Educational Video
Paragraphs (Part I) - What is a Paragraph
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