ELEMENTS OF A PARAGRAPH

What every paragraph needs

INTRODUCTION SENTENCE

An introduction sentence is a

general statement that

grabs the attention of the

reader.

TOPIC SENTENCE

This is the sentence that introduces what the paragraph will be about.

SUPPORTING DETAILS

These are the sentences that develop the main idea presented in your topic sentences. These sentences offer the reader a complete view of your topic.

CONCLUSION SENTENCE

A sentence that redefines

the topic sentence in

other words.