Paragraph Writing
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Objective
I can write a paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
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Warm-up video
Amal Mansour · 4:23
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
A paragraph is a group of sentences that are related to one main idea and connected to each other.
- 2
A paragraph should have at least five sentences: one topic sentence, three supporting sentences, and one concluding sentence.
- 3
The three steps to writing a paragraph are: write the first draft, edit your paragraph, and write your final paragraph.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
8 questions
What are the three main parts of a paragraph, as discussed in the video?
What is the purpose of the topic sentence in a paragraph?
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Exit ticket
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“Write a paragraph about your favorite animal. Be sure to include a topic sentence, three supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.”
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