I.

What is a paragraph

In the Merriem Webster dictionary , the definition of paragraph is a

subvision of a written composition that consist of one or more
sentences, deals with one point or gives the words of one speaker,
and begins on a new usually indented line.

paragraph
noun
par·a·graph | \ ˈper-ə-ˌgraf , ˈpa-rə- \

Definition of Paragraph
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a: a subdivision of a written composition that consists of one or more sentences, deals with one
point or gives the words of one speaker, and begins on a new usually indented line.The
introductory paragraphs were written by the editor.
b: a short composition or note that is complete in one paragraph
2: a character (such as ¶) used to indicate the beginning of a paragraph and as a reference mark

Paragraph is a group of sentences that organized to form a

meaningfully writing.
Paragraph is a collection of thoughts that are higher and wider than
sentences. Or the definition of paragraph is the part that comes from
an essay consisting of number of sentences, the contents of which
express units of information / sentences with the main thoughts as
control and explanato ry thoughts as supported.
A paragraph is a group of words put together to form a group that is
usually longer than a sentence. Paragraphs are often made up of
several sentences. There are usually between three and eight
sentences. Paragraphs can begin with an indentation (about five
space) or by missing a line out and then starting again . ( https://
simple.m.wikipedia.org> )
A paragraph is a basic unit of organization in writing in which a
group of related sentences develops one main idea. A paragraph can
be a short as one sentence or as long as ten senten ces.(writing
academic English, 1998)
A Paragraph is series sentences that organized to form a
meaningfully writing.

II. What is the nature of paragraph

The nature has three majors’ structural parts:

1. A Topic sentence- a topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main

idea of a paragraph. And it motivates the reader to read more. The topic

sentence mostly at the first sentence in a paragraph.

Hurricanes

Hurricanes, which are also called cyclones, exert tremendous power.

These violent storms are often a hundred miles in diameter, and their winds
can reach velocities of seventy- five miles per hour or more. Furthermore, the
strong winds and heavy rainfall that accompany them can completely destroy
a small town in a couple of hours. The energy that is released by hurricane in
one day exceeds the total energy consumed by humankind throughout the
world in one year.

This is the example of topic sentence in the last sentence.

Medical Miracles to Come

By the year 2009, a vaccine against the common cold will have been

developed. By the same year, the first human will have been successfully

cloned. By the year 2014, parents will be able to create designer children.

Genetic therapy will be able to manipulate genes for abilities, intelligence, and

hair, eye, and skin color. By 2020, most disease will be able to be diagnosed

and treated at home, and by 2030, cancer and heart disease will have been
 wiped out. These are just a few examples of medical miracles that are

expected in the next few decades.

2. Supporting sentences- the development of main idea presented in the topic

sentence. The development may come in different form of examples, reasons,

description, facts, statistic, details, and quotation.

3. The Conclusion- the whole main points or ideas and it usually completes the

topic. The conclusion has a significant influence in reader’s experience of the

text. It acts like a bridge that transports the author analysis to the readers.

This is an example of paragraph that consist of topic sentence, supporting

sentences and conclusion.

Gold

Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. First of all,

gold has lustrous beauty that is resistance to corrosion. Therefore, it is suitable

for jewelry, coins, or ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished

and will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin remains as

untarnished today as the day it was minted twenty-three centuries ago.

Another important characteristic of gold is its usefulness to industry and

science. For many years, it has been used in hundreds of industrial

applications. The most recent used of gold is in astronauts’ suits. Astronauts

wear gold plated heat shields for protection outside the spaceships. In

conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility.
So just to recap, normally a paragraph starts out with a topic sentence or idea. The

topic sentence is followed by the first, second, or third supporting sentences and

then details are added in between each point in order to explain the idea fully.

Once one idea or concept has been described the paragraph is brought to a

conclusion by usually summing up the main points or making a transition into the

next paragraph. However, for a closer look, let’s work through an example that

shows us how to construct a paragraph by using the five elements listed above.