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Building ParagraphsBuilding Paragraphs
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What is a paragraph?What is a paragraph?
A group of sentences that focus on one specific topic
Can be developed in the form of a story, a description, an explanation or an opinion
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The Three Basic Parts of a The Three Basic Parts of a ParagraphParagraph Topic Sentence– Tells the reader what the paragraph is about
Supporting Details– The main part of the paragraph– Specific details that relate to the topic
sentence Clincher– Closes the paragraph– Reminds the reader that the paragraph is
about
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Four Types of ParagraphsFour Types of Paragraphs
Descriptive– Gives a single, clear picture of a person,
place, thing or ideaNarrative– Gives the details of an event or
experience in STORY form
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Types of Paragraphs ContinuedTypes of Paragraphs Continued
Expository– Gives facts or directions, explains
ideas, or defines termsPersuasive– Expresses an opinion and tries to
convince the reader that this opinion is correct
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Arranging Details Arranging Details
1. Chronological (time) order
2. Spatial (location)
3. From simple to complex (teaching)
4. Problem-solution
5. Sequential order (step-by-step)
6. Key Points or questions
7. Alphabetical order
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TransitionsTransitions
Word and phrases that link ideas together in writing– Show location
• Above, behind, into, under
– Show time• After, before, soon, next
– Compare two things• Similarly, also, likewise
– Contrast two things• But, on the other hand, although
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Transitions continuedTransitions continued
– Emphasize a point• Again, to repeat, in fact
– Conclude or summarize• As a result, therefore, in conclusion
– Add information• Additionally, for example, also
– Clarify• In other words, for instance
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Writing ProcessWriting Process
PrewritingFirst DraftEdit / ReviseFinal Copy