Paragraph Structure Flashcards

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1
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How many sentences should a paragraph have

A

5-7

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2
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How may main ideas should it have

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1

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3
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What does a topic sentence do

A

States the one point the whole paragraph focuses on

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4
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What does the supporting info do

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It gives clear info to validate the topic sentence

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5
Q

What is elaboration in a paragraph

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These sentences explain supporting sentences

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6
Q

What is the pattern of a paragraph

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Topic
Evidence
Elaboration
Evidence
Elaboration
Concluding/ wrap up
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