The paragraph is a series of sentences developing

  • Slides: 9
Download presentation
The paragraph is a series of sentences developing one topic.

The paragraph is a series of sentences developing one topic.

The Topic Sentence • The topic of a paragraph is stated in one sentence.

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

The rest of the paragraph consists of sentences that develop or main explain the main 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 s entence may be develope d by giving examples.

Developing a Paragraph A topic s entence may be develope d by giving examples. e c n e t n e s c i p o t A • d e p o l e v e d e b y a m. s l i a t e d by giving ic p o t A ay m e c n e t d n e se p o l e v e d g be n i l l e by t an t n e d i inc

Unity in the Paragraph Every sentence in a paragraph should support the main idea

Unity in the Paragraph Every sentence in a paragraph should support the main idea expressed in the topic sentence. a e d i n i a m sente ence sent s c n e t en e senten ce nce

The concluding or clincher sentence • Restate the topic sentence in different words. •

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

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 chronological order Transition words objects in relation to one

Connecting Sentences Within the Paragraph chronological order Transition words 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

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

Simple Sentences Compound Sentences Complex Sentences CompoundComplex SentencesSimple Sentences Compound Sentences Complex Sentences CompoundComplex Sentences
Simple Sentences Compound Sentences Complex Sentences CompoundComplex SentencesSimple Sentences Compound Sentences Complex Sentences CompoundComplex Sentences
Simple Sentences Compound Sentences Complex Sentences CompoundComplex SentencesSimple Sentences Compound Sentences Complex Sentences CompoundComplex Sentences
The paragraph is a series of sentences developingThe paragraph is a series of sentences developing
The paragraph is a series of sentences developingThe paragraph is a series of sentences developing
The paragraph is a series of sentences developingThe paragraph is a series of sentences developing
The paragraph is a series of sentences developingThe paragraph is a series of sentences developing
The paragraph is a series of sentences developingThe paragraph is a series of sentences developing