Paragraph Writing with Topic Sentences
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Objective
I can write a paragraph using a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
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Warm-up video
English Units · 4:07
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A paragraph is a group of sentences about one idea.
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A paragraph has three parts: a topic sentence, detail sentences, and a conclusion sentence.
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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.
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Practice
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What are the three main parts of a paragraph, as discussed in the video?
Imagine you are writing a paragraph about your favorite animal. Write a topic sentence, three detail sentences, and a conclusion sentence for this paragraph.
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Exit ticket
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“Write a paragraph of exactly 5 sentences about your favorite animal. Be sure to include a topic sentence, 3 supporting detail sentences, and a concluding sentence.”
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