Paragraph Types
Name the paragraph type that tells a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
What is a narrative paragraph
In a persuasive paragraph, what sentence states your main argument
The topic sentence / opinion statement
What punctuation mark goes at the end of a statement?
What is a period.
Words that described nouns are called what?
What are adjectives
What does it mean to “elaborate” in writing?
To add more details to explain or support an idea.
This paragraph type explains how to do something step-by-step
What is a procedural paragraph
What is the purpose of using transition words in persuasive writing?
To make ideas connect clearly (e.g., first, also, finally)
What should always be at the beginning of a sentence?
What is a Capital Letter
True or False: Good details usually answer The 5 W'S "Who, what, where, when, why"
True
“Because it is raining, I got cold. And I had to walk home” is a complete sentence
False
This paragraph compares two things by showing how they are similar and different
What is a comparative paragraph
Identify the reason:Recess should be longer because students focus better after having more time to play.”
What is “Students focus better after having more time to play.”
What is wrong with this sentence? “My favourite subjects are math reading science and art.”
Missing commas in the list.
What is a simile?
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
What type of text would you write if you were explaining the the life cycle of a plant or an animal?
What is expository/informational
This type of paragraph tries to convince the reader to agree with your opinion
What is a persuasive paragraph
What is the purpose of restating your opinion at the end of a persuasive paragraph
To reinforce your argument / conclude clearly
What does C.O.P.S. stand for?
What is Capitalization, Organization, Punctuation and Spelling
What are "see, hear, smell, taste, and feel" examples of?
What is sensory words
What does "Onomatopoeia" mean?
Words that imitate the sound they represent (ex BUZZ)
This paragraph provides information and presents facts
What is an Expository/Informational Paragraph
What does the O.R.E.O stand for?
What is opinion, reason, evidence, opinion
What pronoun is always capitalized?
What is I
This sentence is an example of what "The game started off great our team scored first but then the other team caught up and the coach kept yelling instructions and nobody knew what to do."
What is a run on sentence
Name all the parts of the narrative rollercoaster!
What is Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution