The paragraph is a
series of related sentences developing one topic.
Paragraph
burger includes:
1 .
Topic
sentence
2 .
Supporting
sentences
3 .
Concluding
sentence
Paragraph: 3 to 10 sentences. About
100 words in length.
a . Topic
sentence : One sentence
b . Supporting
sentence : Two sentences
c . Supporting
sentence : Two sentences
d . Supporting
sentence : Two sentences
e . Concluding
sentence : One sentence
The Topic Sentence
ü The topic of a paragraph
is stated in one sentence. This is called topic sentence.
The
rest of the paragraph consists of sentences that develop or explain the main idea
(Supporting
sentences)
Paragraph
A good paragraph must consist of
three important parts. The first part to include is topic sentence.
It must be stated at the beginning of the
paragraph, for it is the main idea of the paragraph. Supporting sentences are
the second part. Supporting sentences are the elaboration of the topic
sentence. Giving details, providing examples, and telling through chronological
order are ways to develop the topic sentence in the supporting sentences. Finally,
to end the paragraph perfectly, concluding sentence is needed to be written. Conclusion
restates or summarizes the main point of the whole paragraph. In conclusion,
supporting, and concluding sentences are three main components to compose a
complete paragraph.
Note:
Bold sentences are the topic sentence
Italic sentences are the
supporting sentences
Underlined
sentences are the concluding sentence
Unity in the paragraph
Every
sentence in a paragraph should support the main idea expressed in the topic
sentence.
Main idea
The
concluding or clincher sentence:
ü Restate
the topic sentence in different words
ü A clincher
sentence or concluding sentence
clinches the point made in the paragraph
ü It
summarizes the paragraph
Coherence in a paragraph:
ü Stick to the point: The ideas have a clear and
logical relation to each other.
ü Put details or examples or indicates in
logical order.
Connecting sentences within the
paragraph
Chronological order:
First, meanwhile, later, afterwards, finally
Objects in relation to one another:
Next to, in front of, beside, between, behind
In order of importance:
However, furthermore, as a result, in fact, yet
Types of paragraph:
1 .The
narrative paragraph: Tells a story
2 .
The persuasive paragraph: Tries to convince the audience
3 .
The descriptive paragraph: Describes c=something
4 .
The expository of explanatory paragraph: Gives information or explains
something
