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Creating Paragraphs After sentences, paragraphs are the next building block in organized writing. Paragraphs are essentially grouped sentences revolving around a similar idea or topic. Generally a paragraph is made up of 4-5 sentences. The first sentence is a topic sentence that introduces the topic of the paragraph to the reader. A good topic sentence assumes that the reader knows nothing about your topic. Your topic sentence will usually only offer just enough information to give the reader a general ideas as to what the rest of your paragraph will be about. The next 2 or 3 sentences are the supporting sentences. It is their job to provide more detailed information that is related to the idea you outlined in your topic sentence. Basically, the supporting sentences are there to; 1. Add examples. 2. Compare or contrast ideas. 3. Discuss the cause and effect of your point. 4. Make use of analogies (e.g.: X is similar to Y because.). 5. Tell a story that illustrates the point you are making. 6. Define your thoughts or feelings on the topic. The last sentence (conclusion) is reserved for your final thought. Your final thought is a similar, but usually longer and more detailed version of your topic sentence. It is there to make an impact on the reader after you have informed him of your ideas or information presented in the supporting sentences. If you can organize your paragraphs, using this simple format (topic sentence, supporting sentences, conclusion), then your writing will improve and readers will be able to better understand your thoughts and feelings on a particular topic. Assignment Choose a topic of your choice, and then create your own paragraph complete with a topic sentence, supporting sentences and a conclusion. Topics can be about your favorite movie or activity. It could be about why rap music is better than rock n roll, or it could be about why you enjoy English class. Offer an idea then support it. You will be marked out of 10 for your ability to create a proper paragraph with a topic sentence, supports, and a conclusion. Total Marks: ____/ 10
Topic/Support/Conclusion
The
Topic/Support/Conclusion
model
is
the
standard
for
paragraph
writing.
The
Topic
Sentence
tells
the
reader
exactly
what
the
paragraph
will
about.
The
Supporting
sentences
are
the
muscle
of
the
paragraph.
They
provide
the
hard
facts
that
relate
to
the
paragraphs
Claim
or
Topic
Sentence.
The
Conclusion,
re- states
the
claim
in
a
different
manner
that
also
wraps
it
up
into
a
nice
neat
package.
If
you
follow
these
three
easy
steps
(Topic/Support/Conclusion),
your
paragraphs
will
be
easily
understood
and
your
friends
and
family
will
be
amazed
as
to
how
clear
and
easy
to
read
your
paragraphs
are.
Directions:
Work
through
Parts
One
through
to
Five.
PART
ONE:
For
the
following
paragraphs
label
the
following:
1) Topic
Sentence
2) All
Supporting
Sentences
3) Transition
Words
4) Concluding
Sentence
In
the
world
of
tomorrow,
teaching
machines
will
take
in
account
different
learning
rates,
working
only
as
fast
(or
as
slowly)
as
the
students
using
them.
First,
they
will
offer
the
child
individual
attention.
Second,
they
will
possibly
offer
more
patience
than
could
be
expected
from
the
average
teacher.
Thirdly,
they
will
offer
immediate
feedback
so
that
children
know
how
well
they
are
doing
and
can
take
pride
in
their
progress.
Finally,
the
machines
will
help
make
learning
fun.
Beavers
do
a
lot
of
good
work
when
they
build
their
dams
in
the
right
places.
First,
beaver
dams
slow
down
the
rush
of
water
in
brooks
and
streams.
Brooks
that
otherwise
would
dry
up
in
the