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Basics of Writing a Paragraph

Paragraph Basics

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Basics of Writing a Paragraph

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Paragraph

Definition

A paragraph states a point.

It contains details about the point.

The details explain and expand the point’s meaning.

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Paragraph Cont’d.

Characteristics

Well-focused topic sentence

Unified and specific supporting details

Transitional and concluding sentences

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Overview

• Identifies the content of the paragraph

• Makes a point about the topic

• Connects to the previous paragraph

• Explain the topic sentence

• Support the topic sentence with evidence

• Draw the paragraph to a close

• Lead to the next paragraphConcluding or

Transitional Sentences

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Topic Sentence

Topic Sentence

Identifies a focused meaning of the paragraph

Makes a point about the topic

Connects to other paragraph sentences

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Supporting Details

Supporting Details

Explain the topic sentence

Show multiple supports

Create unification

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Ending Sentence

Transitional and Concluding Sentences

A transitional sentences moves the reader from one point in the paragraph to another.

The concluding sentence closes the paragraph and transitions to the next paragraph.

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TOPIC SENTENCEOne of my favorite desserts is cake.

SUPPORTING DETAILSDetail 1--First order support –Tell me more. I love all cakes. If you pushed me to tell you which cake is my favorite, I would say chocolate.

Detail 2 -- Second order support---Because…When I think of chocolate, my mouth waters because of its savory taste and complex flavors.

Detail 3 -- Third order support—So that…As far as I am concerned, the combination of taste and flavor sends me into euphoria.

CONCLUDING AND TRANSITIONAL SENTENCESCertainly, chocolate cake ranks high on my list as a favorite dessert. While I am very fond of it, I place chocolate moose track ice cream in the top position. Perhaps, I have a bias towards chocolate desserts.

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