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Paragraph Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| transition | Helps move smoothly from one idea to another |
| supporting details | Provides information that further explains; can also reason, compare, explain, describe or give examples |
| focus | Clear writing with a specific meaning; stay on topic |
| topic sentence | presents main idea in first sentence of the paragraph |
| concluding statement | Pulls together or summarizes in last sentence of paragraph |
| restate | Write again in different or new words; adds strength |
| thesis | main topic is stated with your opinion about the topic |