The document discusses the key elements and rules for writing a paragraph. A paragraph consists of a group of related sentences that develop a main idea. There are five main rules for organizing paragraphs: 1) indent the first line, 2) decide on a main idea and include supporting details, 3) begin each sentence with a capital letter, 4) end each sentence with appropriate punctuation, and 5) do not number or bullet sentences. Following these rules will help ensure a paragraph is complete.

1. Ms. Shadale Mackey

2. What is a Paragraph?
A paragraph consist of a group of related sentence
that develops a main idea.
Paragraph writing consist of several rules that
organizes the thought of the writer.

3. Rule one (1)
Indent
To indent means to begin your writing a few spaces
away from the left margin.

4. Rule 2
Decide on a Main Idea and the right supporting details
The main idea is who or what the paragraph is about.
Supporting details tell about the main idea. Support
details are the meat of your story!!!

5. My Pet Rover
I have a pet dog name Rover. Rover is the
coolest dog ever! Rover knows how to play all
kinds of tricks. He can jump high and run really fast.
When I am sad Rover comes over to cheer me up. I
have the best dog ever!
Main Idea
Pet Dog Rover
Supporting Detail
Rover knows how to play all
kinds of tricks

6. Paragraph Dance

7. Rule 3
Always begin with a capital letter and end with the
correct end mark.
A capital letter is an uppercase (BIG) letter.
An end mark comes at the end of the sentence.
e.g. i have a blue ball
I have a blue ball.

8. Rule 4
Do not number, bullet or space your sentences.
A paragraph should be writing in flowing order.
1. I have a pet dog name Rover
2. Rover is the coolest dog ever!
3. Rover knows how to play all kinds of tricks.
4. He can jump high and run really fast
5.When I am sad Rover comes over to cheer me up.
6. I have the nest dog ever!
I have a pet dog name Rover. Rover is the coolest
dog ever! Rover knows how to play all kinds of tricks.
He can jump high and run really fast. When I am sad
Rover comes over to cheer me up. I have the best dog ever!

9. Paragraph Checklist
 Indent
Have a Main Idea with Supporting Details
Capital letters at the beginning of the sentence
End marks at the end of the sentence
Do not number, space or bullet
HAVE FUN!!!!

10. Paragraph Jingle
A Paragraph, Paragraph, Paragraph is
Complete, complete, complete
When several simple rules
They meet, meet, meet!
1. Indent
2.Main Idea/Supporting Details
3.Capital Letters
4.End marks
5.No Numbers!!!