Writing Paragraphs by Elizabeth Tapia

What makes an effective paragraph?

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What is the topic sentence?
The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph.

What does it do?
It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

How do I write one?
Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Indicate to the reader what your paragraph will be about.

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What are supporting sentences?
They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a paragraph.

What do they do?
They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.

How do I write them?
You should give supporting facts, details, and examples.

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What is the closing sentence?
The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph.

What does it do?
It restates the main idea of your paragraph.

How do I write one?
Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.

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1. Watch the videos and write a short summary of one of them.

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2. Visit this web page and create a graphic organizer for "Kinds of paragraphs" and their specific characteristics.

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3. Analize this picture and answer this question: Does the hamburguer help you remember the structure of a paragraph?

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4. Write a paragraph with your opinion about junk food. In this paragraph include all the parts of a paragraph.

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