Paragraph
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The paragraph is a series of sentences developing
one topic.
The Topic Sentence • The topic of a paragraph is stated in one sentence. This is called the topic sentence.
The rest of the paragraph consists of sentences that develop or main explain the main idea. idea •
conclu din senten g ce
Through the centuries rats have managed to survive all our efforts to destroy them. We have poisoned them and trapped them. We have fumigated, flooded, and burned them. We have tried germ warfare. Some rats even survived atomic bomb tests conducted on Entwetok atoll in the Pacific after World War II. In spite of all our efforts, these enemies of ours continue to prove that they are the most indestructible of pests.
Developing a Paragraph A topic sentence may be develop ed by givin g example s.
e c n e t n e s c i p o t • A d e p o l e v e m ay be d . s l i a t e d g n i v i g y b
ic p o t A y a m ce n e t n ed se p o l e v e d e b ing l l e t by an nt e d i c in
Unity in the Paragraph Every sentence in a paragraph should support the main idea expressed in the topic sentence.
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The concluding or clincher sentence • Restate the topic sentence in different words. • A clincher sentence or concluding sentence clinches the point made in the paragraph. • It summarizes the paragraph.
Coherence in a Paragraph • Stick to the point: The ideas have a clear and logical relation to each other.
• Put details or examples or incidents in logical order. chronological in relation to each other in order of importance
4 3 2 1
Connecting Sentences Within the Paragraph Transition words chronological order
objects in relation to one another
in order of importance
first
next to
however
meanwhile
in front of
furthermore
later
beside
as a result
afterwards
between
in fact
finally
behind
yet
Types of Paragraphs • The narrative paragraph • tells a story
• The persuasive paragraph. • tries to convince the audience
• The descriptive paragraph • describes something
• The expository or explanatory paragraph • gives information or explains something
one topic.
The Topic Sentence • The topic of a paragraph is stated in one sentence. This is called the topic sentence.
The rest of the paragraph consists of sentences that develop or main explain the main idea. idea •
conclu din senten g ce
Through the centuries rats have managed to survive all our efforts to destroy them. We have poisoned them and trapped them. We have fumigated, flooded, and burned them. We have tried germ warfare. Some rats even survived atomic bomb tests conducted on Entwetok atoll in the Pacific after World War II. In spite of all our efforts, these enemies of ours continue to prove that they are the most indestructible of pests.
Developing a Paragraph A topic sentence may be develop ed by givin g example s.
e c n e t n e s c i p o t • A d e p o l e v e m ay be d . s l i a t e d g n i v i g y b
ic p o t A y a m ce n e t n ed se p o l e v e d e b ing l l e t by an nt e d i c in
Unity in the Paragraph Every sentence in a paragraph should support the main idea expressed in the topic sentence.
main idea sent
sent
ence
ence e
s
c n e t en
senten
ce
The concluding or clincher sentence • Restate the topic sentence in different words. • A clincher sentence or concluding sentence clinches the point made in the paragraph. • It summarizes the paragraph.
Coherence in a Paragraph • Stick to the point: The ideas have a clear and logical relation to each other.
• Put details or examples or incidents in logical order. chronological in relation to each other in order of importance
4 3 2 1
Connecting Sentences Within the Paragraph Transition words chronological order
objects in relation to one another
in order of importance
first
next to
however
meanwhile
in front of
furthermore
later
beside
as a result
afterwards
between
in fact
finally
behind
yet
Types of Paragraphs • The narrative paragraph • tells a story
• The persuasive paragraph. • tries to convince the audience
• The descriptive paragraph • describes something
• The expository or explanatory paragraph • gives information or explains something
