Paragraph Flashcards
building blocks of writing are
-words
-sentences
-paragraphs.
a series of sentences on a specific point or topic sentences
Paragraph
made up of a topic sentence, the developing details, and a concluding sentence.
Paragraph
group of related sentences joined together to develop one idea.
Paragraph
general paragraph based on its three main elements
(1) topic sentence,
(2) supporting evidence/ details
(3) concluding statement.
well written paragraph must have
a topic sentence which states the main idea
expresses the main idea of the paragraph
topic sentence
clearly state the main idea that you will develop throughout the paragraph
topic sentence
location of topic sentence
usually found at the beginning or ending of the paragraph
single idea in paragraph
main idea
subject matter that main idea deals with is the
topic
other sentences in the paragraph that give facts, details, and examples to support or develop the main idea
supporting details
sentence essentially restates the main idea of the paragraph in the context of the supporting evidence.
Concluding statement
used to transition into the main idea of the next paragraph, which improves the overall flow of the paper.
Concluding statement
topic sentence is directly stated in the paragraph
explicit topic sentence
topic sentence is indirectly stated in the paragraph
implicit topic sentence
Here are some ways you can develop and support your topic:
- Use examples
- Tell a story illustrating the idea
- Compare and Contrast
- Give data (such as facts, statistics, etc.)
Qualities of a Paragraph
-Unity
-Coherence
-Emphasis
-Paragraph Development
singleness or “oneness” of purpose
Unity
All the detail sentences clearly point to or support the topic sentence.
Unity
making all the factors, details, information, and examples deal with the main idea of the paragraph
Unity
all the sentences and ideas in the paragraph flow smoothly together to make clear and logical points about the topic
Coherence
the flow of transfer of ideas from sentence to another is based on sound thanking or a say the order of sentences
Coherence
achieved by making the most important ideas stand out from the rest of the details
Emphasis
Support and evidence provided by the writer can be explained in different ways.
Paragraph Development
