Writing Essay Paragraphs

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Objective

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

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Warm-up video

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

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Practice

10 questions

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?

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Exit ticket

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Write a paragraph about your favorite animal. Be sure to include a topic sentence, two supporting details, and a concluding sentence.

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