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Basics of Writing a Paragraph
Paragraph
Definition
A paragraph states a point.
It contains details about the point.
The details explain and expand the point’s meaning.
Paragraph Cont’d.
Characteristics
Well-focused topic sentence
Unified and specific supporting details
Transitional and concluding sentences
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
Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
Identifies a focused meaning of the paragraph
Makes a point about the topic
Connects to other paragraph sentences
Supporting Details
Supporting Details
Explain the topic sentence
Show multiple supports
Create unification
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.
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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