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
A paragraph is a group of sentences about one main topic.
- 2
The three main parts of a paragraph are the topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.
- 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
What are the three main parts of a paragraph, according to 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, two supporting details, and a concluding sentence.”
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