Using paragraphs

Using paragraphs

1. A paragraph is made of a few sentences that talk about one single topic; each paragraph should have coherence and cohesion.

2. Topic Sentence

   • Is a sentence that tells the reader what your paragraph is about
     • Topic Sentence= Topic + Controlling Idea

3. Controlling Idea

   • tells your reader what specific aspect of this topic you are going to write about

4. Different Parts of a Paragraph: Supporting Details

   • usually the three sentences after the Topic Sentence are called the Supporting Details
     • give explanation, evidence, and reason for your claim
     • We all agree that raw vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals, but some of these raw vegetables can also carry toxic ingredients that can cause severe harm to your health if you don’t cook them.

5. • Different Parts of a Paragraph:

   • Concluding Sentence- is the last sentence in your paragraph.
   • Narrative Paragraph- you will share your story or what happened with your reader
   • Descriptive Paragraph- you should try to engage your reader by answering the Journalists’ Questions: why, who, where, what, when, where.

6. Process Paragraph

   • Gives you - Step by step of how to do things. - You must use imperative verbs (base form).

7. Definition Paragraph

   • Explain - An unfamiliar term, concept or a cultural event, etc
     • Use - Comparisons to something familiar - Synonyms and explanations

8. Classification Paragraph

   • You need to put - Items into different groups or categories based on a criteria or rule. - Identify what it is that you are classifying. - Categories must be consistent. - Comparing and defining.

9. Coherence vs. Cohesion

   • An essay should be cohesive and coherent.
     • Cohesive.- If the parts in it are linked together.
     • Coherent.- If it makes sense.