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PARAGRAPHSBy: WILMER PUERTAS
Adapted by: ANGELICA GUERRA
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PARAGRAPHS:
A Paragraph is a group of connected sentences that is generally made up of one main idea and a group of supporting sentences. Paragraphs are the basic unit for building longer pieces of writing, e.g. essays, reports, assignments etc.
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Types of Paragraphs:• INTRODUCTORY• DEVELOPMENT• TRANSITION • CONCLUDING
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THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
. The introductory paragraph does not go into detail, it just gives a general idea of the material and lets the reader know what areas it will cover.
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THE DEVELOPMENT PARAGRAPH
• The development paragraph usually begins with a topic sentence. The topic sentence states what the paragraph is about.
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THE TRANSITION PARAGRAPH
The transition paragraph is usually short and not all articles need transition paragraphs. It is used to emphasize change. It’s a dividing line when you need to move from one aspect of the subject to another.
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THE CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH
The concluding paragraph is where you wrap it all up and reiterate the high points, but you do not want to create an abrupt stop here.
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Understanding the basic types of paragraphs and working to keep your ideas and statements grouped in single paragraphs will improve your writing and make reading your material easier.
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Sample Paragraph:
Even though lions and tigers are both felines, they have some basic characteristics that make them different.
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Even though lions and tigers are both felines, they have some basic characteristics that make them different.
Sample Paragraph:
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1. Introduction: Paragraph 1: Grabber + Main Idea of entire paper No details, just a general idea of what the paper will be about
2. Development: Paragraphs 2: (a similarity between lions and tigers) Paragraphs 3: (a difference between lions and tigers)
Paragraphs 4: (another difference between lions and tigers) Each paragraph must have: Topic Sentence + Supporting Details
3. Transitions: A small paragraph to connect 2 DEVELOPMENT PARAGRAPHS Emphasize the change being made from one paragraph to the other. (Write it between paragraphs 2 and 3.)
4. Conclusion: Paragraph 5: Wrap up of information + Concluding thoughts
Create a sense of completion and maybe give personal thoughts.
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