Paragraph Writing
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Shannon Nichols
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Paragraph Writing
What is a paragraph
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What is a sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that:
1. Have a subject & a predicate (noun & verb)
2. Express a complete thought
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What is a subject?
A subject is a noun.
A subject names the person, place, thing, animal or idea that the WHOLE sentence is about. (noun)
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What is a predicate?
The main action of the subject in the sentence. (action verb) -OR-
The state of being of the subject in the sentence. (linking & helping)
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What is a barebones sentence?
Begins with a capital letter
Has a subject
Has a predicate
Ends with punctuation
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What is a paragraph?
A set of sentences about a topic
Fiction books are made up of many paragraphs that tell a story.
Nonfiction books are made up of many paragraphs that work together to tell information.
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What is a topic sentence?
Tells the main idea
Tells what the whole paragraph is about
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What is the main idea?
The most important idea about a topic
It's what the author wants you to understand.
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What are supporting details?
Information that backs up the main idea.
Sentences that hold up the main idea
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