Lesson: Sentences, Fragments and Paragraphs

A paragraph is…
First Definition:

and coherent and are all related a series of sentences

to a single topic that are organized

A paragraph is_________________________________________________________________________

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Second Definition:

A paragraph is a _________ of _______ consisting of one or more ___________

__________together and ____________one _________ _________.

Discussing writing sentences Subject grouped main section

IDENTIFYING SENTENCES IN THE PARAGRAPH:

Honoring Heroes
Washington is the capital of the United States. It is located between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River.
Washington is also the headquarters of the federal government. This incredible city is a symbol of our country’s
history and the home of many important historical landmarks.

Sentence Analysis:
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Squirrels
Squirrels are exciting. In the summer, they run around right after the sun comes up. In the afternoon, the
squirrels go back to their nests. They take naps. Two hours before the sun goes down, they get up and run
around again. When it is dark outside at night, they stay inside their nests.
Sentence Analysis:
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EXERCISE

Having in mind the definition of a sentence, divide the following paragraphs into coherent and complete
sentences by using periods to do so.

Cat
People believe things about cats that might not be true these “myths” can confuse cat

Myths
owners if you like cats, learn the facts and fiction about them some people think that cats
need to drink milk that is not true If a cat eats a good diet it does not need to drink milk does
your cat drink milk? most cats like milk, but it can make them sick cats should only have milk
in small amounts.

Bloomer
Women’s clothes were heavy they made climbing and running difficult Even walking

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through a narrow doorway was hard to do these heavy clothes were hot in the summer,
too.

One young woman hated long dresses her name was Libby Miller when she got married,
she and her husband took a trip to Switzerland Libby wanted to hike in the mountains she
found a special hiking outfit for sale it was a short dress over long, loose pants.