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The document discusses how to write effective paragraphs. It defines what a paragraph is and identifies the key parts of a paragraph including the topic sentence, body, and concluding sentence. It provides tips on how to write paragraphs that are unified, coherent, and well-developed.

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Lesson 4

The document discusses how to write effective paragraphs. It defines what a paragraph is and identifies the key parts of a paragraph including the topic sentence, body, and concluding sentence. It provides tips on how to write paragraphs that are unified, coherent, and well-developed.

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Compose Effective

Paragraphs
Q4: Lesson 4
What is PARAGRAPH?
• A group of several sentences connected
together by a single idea.
• Consists of a topic sentence that
expresses the main thought of the
paragraph.
• It should be unified, coherent, and well
developed.
Parts of a PARAGRAPH
1. Topic Sentence – often the
first sentence of a
paragraph.
2. Body – usually follow,
containing supporting
details.
3. Concluding Sentences –
the last sentence in the
paragraph.
TOPIC SENTENCE
• Tells the topic and the writer’s attitude or
idea about the topic
• The most important sentence in a
paragraph
• Guide to both the writer and the reader
• A complete sentence containing both a
topic and a controlling idea
Characteristics of an Effective Topic Sentence

CONCISE 1. The topic sentence is


brief.
EMPHATIC 2. The sentence is clear
and strong.
3. The sentence stands
first in the paragraph.
POSITIONING A TOPIC SENTENCE
1. Open with the Topic Sentence. This is useful in letters
of application or in argumentative writing.
2. When specific details lead up to a generalization,
putting the topic sentence at the end of the paragraph
makes sense.
3. Occasionally a paragraph’s main idea is so obvious
that it does not need to be stated explicitly in a topic
Where is the Topic Sentence located?
After reading the new TV guide this week I had just one
thought- why are we still being bombarded with reality shows?
This season, the plague of reality television continues to darken
our airwaves. Along with the return of viewer favorites, we are
to be cursed with yet another mindless creation. Prisoner follows
the daily lives of eight suburban housewives who have chosen to
be put in jail for the purposes of this fake psychological
experiment. A preview for the first episode shows the usual tears
and tantrums associated with reality television. I dread to think
what producers will come up next season, but if any of them are
reading this blog– stop it! We’ve had enough reality television to
Where is the Topic Sentence located?
For many years, I have suffered from severe anxiety every
time I took an exam. Hours before the exam, my heart would
begin pounding, my legs would shake, and sometimes I would
become physically unable to move. Last year, I was referred to a
specialist and finally found a way to control my anxiety–
breathing exercises. It seems so simple, but by doing just a few
breathing exercise a couple of hours before an exam, I gradually
got my anxiety under control. The exercises help slow my heart
rate and make me feel less anxious. Better yet, they require no
equipment, and very little time. It’s amazing how just breathing
correctly has helped me learn to manage my anxiety symptoms.
Where is the Topic Sentence located?
Last year, a cat traveled 130 miles to reach its
family, who had moved to another state and had left
their pet behind. Even tough it had never been to
their new home, the cat was able to track down its
former owners. A dog in my neighborhood can
predict when its master is about to have a seizure. It
makes sure that he does not hurt himself during an
epileptic fit. Compared to many animals, our own
senses are almost dull.
How to compose a paragraph effectively?
UNITY – a paragraph should express a single
thought that unifies all the sentences it has.
COHERENCE – all sentences in a paragraph
should clearly relate to one another systemically
or logically.
ADEQUATE DEVELOPMENT – the topic of
a paragraph should be discussed entirely and
sufficiently by providing supporting details.
How Long is a paragraph?

NO DEFINITE NUMBER
Quality paragraphs are
measures in the ideas and
concepts addressed rather than
sentences and word counts.
When to begin a new paragraph?
• When switching to a new idea
• Emphasizing a contrasting
argument
• When breaking up a lengthy
paragraph
Method to make sure your paragraph is
well-developed
• Define your terms
• Provide examples and illustrations
• Explain a procedure
• Compare and contrast
• Evaluate cause and effect
Tips for Effective Paragraph Writing

1. Consistency is the key


2. Use Transition Words and Phrases
3. Employ Parallel Structures
4. Breathe Life into the Writing
5. Edit and Proofread
Thanks For Listening!

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