Writing a Paragraph Flashcards

Grade 2 · English · Flashcards

Review the key parts and rules of writing a well-organized paragraph.

Flashcards

What is a paragraph?: A group of sentences all about the same main idea
topic sentence: The first sentence — introduces the main idea of the paragraph
detail sentences: Middle sentences — give facts, reasons, or examples about the topic
closing sentence: The last sentence — wraps up the paragraph and restates the main idea
indent: A small space at the start of the first word, showing a new paragraph begins
How many main ideas in a paragraph?: One — all sentences must be about the same idea
Where does the topic sentence go?: At the beginning — it is always the first sentence
Where does the closing sentence go?: At the end — it is always the last sentence
What questions do details answer?: Who, what, when, where, why, and how
Paragraph = Sandwich: top bread: Topic sentence — introduces what the paragraph is about
Paragraph = Sandwich: filling: Detail sentences — the most important information in the middle
Paragraph = Sandwich: bottom bread: Closing sentence — holds the paragraph together at the end
How many detail sentences?: Usually 2 to 4 sentences that support the topic
What makes a strong topic sentence?: It is clear, interesting, and tells exactly what the paragraph is about