Podcast
Questions and Answers
Where is the main idea of a paragraph usually stated?
Where is the main idea of a paragraph usually stated?
topic sentence
A ______ is composed of sentences which contribute to one main idea.
A ______ is composed of sentences which contribute to one main idea.
paragraph
What do support sentences do for a paragraph?
What do support sentences do for a paragraph?
Enrich the main idea or topic sentence
What are the two kinds of support sentences?
What are the two kinds of support sentences?
Ideally, a topic sentence should be placed at the beginning of the paragraph.
Ideally, a topic sentence should be placed at the beginning of the paragraph.
Where else might a topic sentence be found?
Where else might a topic sentence be found?
What is 'pattern of development'?
What is 'pattern of development'?
What does 'comparison' look for?
What does 'comparison' look for?
What does 'contrast' look for?
What does 'contrast' look for?
In classification and division, the main idea dwells on what?
In classification and division, the main idea dwells on what?
What does the 'cause-and-effect' pattern of development detail?
What does the 'cause-and-effect' pattern of development detail?
What does a problem-solution paragraph do?
What does a problem-solution paragraph do?
What does a persuasion paragraph revolve around?
What does a persuasion paragraph revolve around?
What is the purpose of the opener/hook?
What is the purpose of the opener/hook?
What must a thesis statement capture?
What must a thesis statement capture?
What does the 'body' of an essay do?
What does the 'body' of an essay do?
What should the first sentence of a body paragraph consist of?
What should the first sentence of a body paragraph consist of?
What does The restatement of the thesis do?
What does The restatement of the thesis do?
What is 'The Ender'?
What is 'The Ender'?
Which of these is a way of logically organizing information in writing?
Which of these is a way of logically organizing information in writing?
When is 'chronological organization' highly applicable?
When is 'chronological organization' highly applicable?
When is 'spatial organization' useful?
When is 'spatial organization' useful?
When organizing using 'cause and effect', what can you be?
When organizing using 'cause and effect', what can you be?
When does comparison and contrast happen?
When does comparison and contrast happen?
What is required for when something is 'categorical or topical'?
What is required for when something is 'categorical or topical'?
What is required for 'problem-solution order'?
What is required for 'problem-solution order'?
Flashcards
Paragraph
Paragraph
A paragraph is a group of sentences that focuses on one main idea.
Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.
Support Sentences
Support Sentences
Sentences that elaborate on the main idea or topic sentence.
Major Support Sentences
Major Support Sentences
Signup and view all the flashcards
Minor Support Sentences
Minor Support Sentences
Signup and view all the flashcards
Placement of Topic Sentence
Placement of Topic Sentence
Signup and view all the flashcards
Paragraph Patterns
Paragraph Patterns
Signup and view all the flashcards
Comparison-Contrast Pattern
Comparison-Contrast Pattern
Signup and view all the flashcards
Classification and Division Pattern
Classification and Division Pattern
Signup and view all the flashcards
Cause-and-Effect Pattern
Cause-and-Effect Pattern
Signup and view all the flashcards
Problem-Solution Pattern
Problem-Solution Pattern
Signup and view all the flashcards
Persuasion Paragraph
Persuasion Paragraph
Signup and view all the flashcards
Essay Introduction
Essay Introduction
Signup and view all the flashcards
Opener / Hook
Opener / Hook
Signup and view all the flashcards
Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement
Signup and view all the flashcards
Body of an Essay
Body of an Essay
Signup and view all the flashcards
Parts of a Body Paragraph
Parts of a Body Paragraph
Signup and view all the flashcards
Restatement of the Thesis
Restatement of the Thesis
Signup and view all the flashcards
Ender
Ender
Signup and view all the flashcards
Chronological Organization
Chronological Organization
Signup and view all the flashcards
Spatial Organization
Spatial Organization
Signup and view all the flashcards
Cause-and-Effect Organization
Cause-and-Effect Organization
Signup and view all the flashcards
Comparison-and-Contrast Organization
Comparison-and-Contrast Organization
Signup and view all the flashcards
Categorical or Topical Organization
Categorical or Topical Organization
Signup and view all the flashcards
Problem-Solution Order
Problem-Solution Order
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Paragraph Structure
- A paragraph focuses on one main idea.
- The main idea is usually stated in a topic sentence.
- Topic sentences capture the essence of the paragraph.
Supporting Sentences
- Support sentences provide details and information to enrich the main idea (topic sentence).
- Major support sentences reinforce the topic sentence.
- Minor support sentences reinforce major support sentences.
Placement of Topic Sentences
- Topic sentences are typically placed at the beginning of the paragraph.
- However, they can also appear in the middle or at the end.
Paragraph Patterns/Development
- Paragraph patterns show how the main idea is elaborated.
Comparison-Contrast
- Comparison-contrast focuses on similarities and differences between two or more elements.
Classification and Division
- The main idea groups elements into categories.
- Supporting sentences elaborate on the categories.
Cause-and-Effect
- This pattern identifies reasons for an idea or event and the resulting effects (probable or actual).
Problem-Solution
- A problem is highlighted, and several solutions are explored.
- Each solution is elaborated.
- If only one solution is offered, both the problem and solution are elaborated.
Persuasion
- The main idea presents the writer's stance on a specific issue.
- Support sentences provide arguments in favor of the writer's position.
Essay Structure (Introduction)
- Opener/Hook: The writer's strategy to grab the reader's attention. Techniques include anecdotes, questions, or quotations.
- Thesis Statement: A single sentence that encapsulates the essay's central argument mirroring main ideas. It is the main point or argument of the essay.
Essay Structure (Body)
- The body elaborates the thesis statement.
- Normally limited to 3-5 main points.
- Each body paragraph has a controlling idea that connects back to the thesis statement.
- Body paragraphs include topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding/transition sentences.
Essay Structure (Conclusion)
- Restatement of Thesis: Summarizes the essay, often similar to the thesis statement but reviewed. May be optional.
- Ender: Offers a final thought, which could be a quotation, rhetorical question, or recommendation.
Logical Organization
- Chronological: Focuses on events in the order they occurred (useful for experiences or processes).
- Spatial: Focuses on describing objects or places and their location.
- Cause-and-Effect: Shows relationships between cause and effect.
- Comparison-Contrast: Highlights similarities and differences.
- Categorical/Topical: Organizes around distinct subtopics of the main topic.
- Problem-Solution: Presents a problem and then solutions to address it.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Learn about paragraph structure, focusing on elements like topic sentences and supporting details. Explore common paragraph patterns such as comparison-contrast and cause-and-effect. Understand how these patterns help develop and elaborate on a main idea.
