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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