3. Exemplification paragraph explains or clarifies a general idea with specific examples. Sources: Personal experiences class discussions Observations Conversations reading can all be good sources
4. Developing Paragraph Begin with a topic sentence Examples supporting the general statement make in the topic sentence Logical order – i.e. emphatic, chronological, spatial, etc. Summary statement that sums up its main idea Be sure to use transitional words and phrases. (See page 53)
5. Writing the Paragraph Decide on topic Brainstorm to find ideas Write topic sentence Create outline Write first draft Apply TEST strategy Revise Revise Revise
