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PARAGRAPH WRITING
By Bhavya Ramdas
What is a Paragraph?
A paragraph is often defined as a group of related sentences in which one single, main idea is developed.
In a typical paragraph, the first sentence declares the main topic of the paragraph and the rest of the sentences develop or support the main idea.
A paragraph is most often a part of a longer composition comprising of several paragraphs.
WORDS
SENTENCES
PARAGRAPH
In short, a paragraph is. . .
A group of sentences A clear main idea Supporting information Part of a longer composition A miniature essay!
A good paragraph has . . .
Unity Support Coherence Good Language Variety of Structures
Unity
One main idea Topic Sentence Other sentences support
Coherence
Well organized details• Spatial
• Chronological
• Importance
• logical
A clear, sensible connection Linkers/connectors
Activity 1Rearrange the below sentences:-
1. It contains, of course, the meanings of difficult words.
2. One of the most important reference tools that you must possess is a dictionary.
3. It also gives you the pronunciation of the words.
4. You do possess one, perhaps, but I doubt whether you are aware of the different kinds of information it contains.
5. The dictionary can be referred to for the various grammatical forms of the words.
6. Every college dictionary should provide at least these four kinds of information about words, namely, pronunciation, meaning, grammatical patterns and usage.
7. Finally, a good dictionary contains illustrative sentences or phrases, showing how words are actually used.
2One of the most important reference tools that you must possess is a dictionary.
4You do possess one, perhaps, but I doubt whether you are aware of the different kinds of information it contains.
1It contains, of course, the meanings of difficult words.
3It also gives you the pronunciation of the words.
5The dictionary can be referred to for the various grammatical forms of the words.
7Finally, a good dictionary contains illustrative sentences or phrases, showing how words are actually used.
6Every college dictionary should provide at least these four kinds of information about words, namely, pronunciation, meaning, grammatical patterns and usage.
2One of the most important reference tools that you must possess is a dictionary.
4You do possess one, perhaps, but I doubt whether you are aware of the different kinds of information it contains.
1It contains, of course, the meanings of difficult words.
3It also gives you the pronunciation of the words.
5The dictionary can be referred to for the various grammatical forms of the words.
7Finally, a good dictionary contains illustrative sentences or phrases, showing how words are actually used.
6Every college dictionary should provide at least these four kinds of information about words, namely, pronunciation, meaning, grammatical patterns and usage.
TOPIC SENTENCE
LinkersCause & Effect
as a result
because
hence
since
so
Difference
although
but
however
instead
Though
Importance
at first
last
least
most important
next
Place
above
around
behind
here
Nearby
Similarity
also
another
and
in addition to
like
Time
after
before
then
when
finally etc. . . .
More Linkers
above all
additionally
although
apart from
besides
especially
even
for example
for instance
furthermore
further
fortunately
in contrast
in other words
in this case
in the same way
in spite of
Indeed
more importantly
moreover
of course
on the contrary
on the other had
surely
similarly
such
thus
whereas etc . . .
Support
Supporting ideas Evidence Examples Detail
Good Language
Grammatical Accuracy Correct Punctuation Apt Vocabulary Variety of Structures
Types of Paragraphs
DESCRIPTIVE tell/
describe
NARRATIVE express/ entertain
INFORMATIVE inform/explain
PERSUASIVEinfluence/persuade
Descriptive Paragraph describes something or someone
Informative Paragraph explains an idea and inform facts
Persuasive Paragraph tries to convince the reader of somethingHow much homework is too much? Everyday students stays up very late to finish their homework. After a stressful day in school, after hard practice for school sports team and maybe some hours of work, they come home and only thing they want to do is going to bed. But they can't because they have to do a bunch of homework. An average student gets about 30 minutes of homework a day per class. If one has 7 periods a day, that makes 3.5 hours of homework every night! Sure, it’s important to review things you have learned at school to keep it afresh in mind. But the students need to schedule time for leisure and entertainment as well.
Narrative Paragraph decribes an event or tells a story
Process of Writing
Gather - relevant information
Organize - meaningful sequence
Draft - first/rough draft
Edit - check, revise, refine
Publish - final version
QUESTION TIME!!!
Which are the types of paragraphs?
This type of paragraph gives you important facts about something…
Which type of paragraph describes or tells a story?
Which type of paragraph describes a person?
This type of paragraph tries to convince you about something…
Activity 2
Write a paragraph in 100-120 words using the hints below:
English – global language – more than a 100 countries – nearly 50% world population – internal and international communication – library language – research and publications – web language