ELA64
Paragraph
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A paragraph is a distinct segment of writing covering one topic. A paragraph usually contains more than one sentence. A paragraph starts on new line. Sometimes, paragraphs are numbered or indented. (Whatever format you use, be consistent.) Importance: We use paragraphs because they give structure to a piece of writing. They are a way to organize thoughts, and to give clarity to ideas. Paragraphs tell your reader where your ideas are going, and when you are moving on to a different point. Since paragraphs are used to explain your case in stages, it is essential that you only express one idea or set of ideas per paragraph. If you attempt to say too much, your reader will be confused and your argument will be unclear.
HOW TO:
The “perfect paragraph” will begin with a topic sentence. It will have detail sentences in the middle and a concluding sentence at the end. It will only cover one topic from start to finish. The length of a paragraph is supposed to be determined by the topic.
Everyday Use:
Paragraphs are used every day in reading, writing and daily conversation.
Lyrics
Paragraphs
Paragraph
Write your thoughts in a paragraph
Paragraphs
Paragraph
Write those facts in a paragraph
Ok now see paragraph
Is when your write three or four sentences
(AND SOMETIMES FIVE)
about a subject or a topic
(OR AN A IDEA)
To share the information
A narrative creation
To tell us a story
Write it down
Write it up write it down your paragraph
Write it
Paragraphs
Paragraph
Write your thoughts in a paragraph
Paragraphs
Paragraph
Write those facts in a paragraph
First you find the topic
Then get some information
Then write it in some sentences
Don’t forget to indent
Write it down write it up
Write it down your paragraph
Write it
First you find the topic
Then get some information
Then write it in some sentences
Don’t forget to indent
Write it up write it down
Now paragraph
Has three main parts you must include in it
(TOPIC DETAIL CLOSING)
The first sentence is the topic sentence
Of the paragraph
It kicks it off
Introduces what you’re writing Is next
Use some other details are supporting
Just to help to build the story
To give facts to describe to explain and entertain
Make it interesting then close that thing on out
Then we say what the topic is
Summarize that main idea in the last sentence
And don’t forget to indent the very first line
Of the sentence in your paragraph
Move five spaces to the right
Then start the next sentence at the margin
You do this every time you start a paragraph
You Do it at the very start of your paper it isn’t hard
Stay on track with all your thoughts it helps to make a draft of it
Put all your sentences in ahhh
Standards
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.5 — Analyze in detail how an author's ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.4.A — Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.2 — Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4.A — Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.8 — Describe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text (e.g., comparison, cause/effect, first/second/third in a sequence).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.A — Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4.A — Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.A — Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.