Paragraphs

Paragraphs English 0750 March 2009

What is a Paragraph? Group of related sentences Brief discussion of a topic Basic unit of reading and writing

Elements of a Good Paragraph Focus Development Organization

Focus One main topic/paragraph Accomplished through effective topic sentence Topic sentences draw from thesis

Development Support for topic sentence Examples, evidence, details, discussion Make sure supporting details remain focused on main idea

Organization Overall organization of essay Internal organization of ideas within a paragraph Intro, body, conclusion Accomplished through use of transitions