What is the purpose of the concluding sentence in a paragraph?

The concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph and provides a sense of closure.

What is an indent, and why is it used when writing a paragraph?

An indent is a space at the beginning of the first sentence of a paragraph. It shows the reader where a new paragraph begins.

5th Grade•45 minutes

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

A paragraph is a group of sentences about one main topic.

The three main parts of a paragraph are the topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

When starting a new paragraph, you should include an indent, which is about the width of your pointer finger if writing by hand.

This lesson includes 10 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What are the three main parts of a paragraph, according to the video?

2. What is the purpose of the topic sentence in a paragraph?

3. What is the purpose of the supporting details in a paragraph?

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