Paragraph WritingWhat is a paragraph?It is a group of sentences that introduces, presents and developsonemain idea aboutthe topic. And it can be divided intothreemajor parts.A.
The Topic Sentence
It is normally the first sentence of the paragraph.
It conveys the overall point of the paragraph.
It helps the writer focus on the idea written about.
It helps the reader know about what the paragraph is all about.B.
The Supporting Details
They are sentences used to support the main idea stated in the topic sentence.
They give more information about the main idea through examples.
They say in details what the topic sentence says in general.
They should be clear evidence that what the topic sentence says is trustworthy.
They should be strong convincing points on which the topic sentence can rely upon.C.
Concluding Sentence
It is a reflection of the main idea pronounced in the topic sentence.
It sums up what the topic sentence and the supporting details talk about.
It is the closing sentence that reminds the readers of what they have to value.
It is compulsory for the completion of the paragraph unity.
It eventually indicates the end of a paragraph.
It prepares the reader for a smooth transition to the next paragraph if there is one.
How to write your paragraph
Paragraph writing consists of many necessary
elements to be taken intoconsideration before, while and after
BEFORE WRITING:
In this stage it is important to specify the topic you are intending to tackle.
Take a sheet of paper and just start jotting down notes that have tightconnection with your topic.
In this stage, mistakes and word-order are to be overlooked momentarily.
After you gathered the data necessary for your topic the next step is to betaken.
Do the exercise about writting propused in the PDF file. posted when you completed it
http://www.autoenglish.org/writing/w.aliens.pdf
