Transcript Week: 8 Paragraph Writing - Only Programmerz (Best Spot

Week: 8
Paragraph Writing
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Definition
Unity
Topical Sentence
Supporting Details
Relevant Exercises
What is a paragraph?
• It is a group of sentences that introduces,
presents and develops one main idea about the
topic. And it can be divided into three major
parts.
• These are the Topic Sentence, Supporting
Details, and Closing Sentence... or simply
put, Beginning, Middle, and End.
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) The 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.
Example: 1
TOPIC SENTENCE
SUPPORTING DETAILS
CLOSING SENTENCE
• There are three reasons why Canada is one of
the best countries in the world. First, Canada
has an excellent health care system. All
Canadians have access to medical services at
a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a
high standard of education. Students are
taught by well-trained teachers and are
encouraged to continue studying at
university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean
and efficiently managed. Canadian cities
have many parks and lots of space for people
to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable
place to live.
Example: 2
TOPIC SENTENCE
SUPPORTING DETAILS
CLOSING SENTENCE
• I don't like tests. Every time I take a test, I feel
nervous. When I study for a test, I don't know
if I will be able to get a good grade. Often I
worry about taking a test and can't sleep.
Sometimes I daydream or draw pictures in
class. After the test is over, I worry about my
grade. When my teacher gives the test back to
me with a grade, I still can't relax because I
know I will have another test soon. Tests give
me a lot of stress, that is why I don't like tests.
Example: 3
TOPIC SENTENCE
SUPPORTING DETAILS
CLOSING SENTENCE
• Cats are good pets. You don't have to
take a cat for a walk every day like a dog.
You do not have to wash cats because
they know how to clean themselves. If
you want to go on vacation, you can
leave some food and water for your cat
and it will be okay. A cat can sleep on
your bed and keep you warm at night. I
think these things make cats good pets.
Paragraph Writing Exercise
Q. Write an excellent paragraph on the following
topic on a separate sheet of paper.
(10 marks)
Topic: Friendship
• Remember:
• 1. Make sure your paragraph has a topic sentence.
• 2. Make sure you provide at least 3 sentences that support your
main idea.
• 3. Make sure you have a closing sentence.
• 4. Check that all your sentences focus on the main idea.
• ★ Circle your topic sentence. Number your supporting
details. Underline the conclusion.