Writing Body Paragraphs: Writing Body Paragraphs
What is the process of putting your thoughts on paper called?
drafting
What is the most common method of organizing details in a paragraph?
general to particular
During drafting, do not worry about ________.
grammar and spelling
A(n) ________ is a draft of a paragraph in list form.
outline
Chronological order means arranging details according to ________.
time
What is the last step in drafting your paragraph?
write a concluding sentence
Which of the following sentences does not provide specific support for the topic sentence? Topic Sentence: Study groups are an effective way to study.
A study group is a group of people who get together to help each other study.
Which sentence below does not support the dominant impression of the topic sentence? Topic Sentence: The garden was perfectly planned.
Squash and corn grew in alternating hills.
Choose the sentence that is a vague restatement rather than a specific example. Main idea: My best friend is very organized.
She likes everything around her to be in perfect order.
________ are words, phrases, or sentences that connect one idea to another.
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