Write a concluding sentence for each paragraph. Use a different type of concluding statement for each one, and try to use transitional words and phrases. Circle the function of each concluding statement.

Answer questions related to the post-reading stage of a paragraph analysis. They focus on identifying the main topic and purpose of the paragraph, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of its structure and content. The questions include identifying the topic sentence, concluding sentence, determining the purpose of the paragraph, identifying a sentence that does not belong, explaining why it does not belong, and suggesting ways to improve the paragraph.

Read the paragraphs. Underline the topic sentence of each one. Then circle the sentence that is not a good supporting sentence. (There is one in each paragraph.) Write a concluding sentence on the lines that follow each paragraph.

Circle the word or phrase that is most closely related to the word or phrase on the left. If necessary, use a dictionary to check the meaning of words you do not know. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase on the left that most naturally completes the