Parts of a paragraph
Purposes of Writing
Details, details, details...
Hodge Podge
100
This part of a paragraph introduces your main idea...
What is the topic sentence?
100
This type of writing included supporting an opinion with facts and other relevant details...
What is argumentative/persuasive writing?
100

How many details should you have?

3

100

This supporting detail type requires authors to include something they have experienced in their own lives...

What is a personal example?

200
These are included to provide information about your topic...
What are supporting details?
200
Retelling the events in the order they happened is what purpose?
What is narrative writing?
200
A true statement that includes someone's exact words...
What is a quote?
200
A detail type that shows how two items are similar or different...
What is a comparison?
300
This sentence is a chance to re-state a position, wrap-up a main point, etc.
What is a conclusion sentence?
300
Trying to use sensory details to create imagery and connect the reader to your situation is can example of ______________ writing.
What is descriptive writing?
300
A proven statement that includes a number...
What is a statistic?
300

The first sentence of a paragraph should always be ___

indented

400
Words/phrases that are used to link ideas are called...
What are transitions?
400

This type of writing should be free from opinions, but include a compilation of other details that make your main idea clear...

What is expository writing?

400

A detail type that is a true statement...

What is a fact?

400
What are the four types of paragraphs and define each.
What is descriptive, narrative, argumentative, and informational?
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