2. Paragraph
Number of sentences grouped
together
Related sentences on a topic
Building blocks of essays, research
papers, assignments
Unit of prose composition
Word limit can vary- one sentence or
one page paragraph should be
avoided
Develops an idea
3. Principles of Paragraph
Structure
Topic Sentence – controls idea
Supporting Sentence to develop topic
sentence
Supporting sentences should flow
logically
Main idea should be developed
Concluding Sentence – signals the
end of paragraph
4. Important Points
Good Topic Sentence is complete with a
subject, a verb and a controlling idea; it
is neither general nor specific.It states
the main idea.
Good Supporting sentences explain the
topic sentence; are specific,can be
examples, statistics or quotations
Good Concluding Sentence signals end
of paragraph, summarizes important
points and restates topic sentence in
different words
5. Characteristics
Unity – oneness
Order – logical sequence
Variety- sentence construction
Coherence – stick together, use nouns
and pronouns, use linking words
Effective conclusion
6. Procedure
Follow the word limit
Tone and Voice
Punctuation
Tense
Subject-Verb Agreement
Sentence Pattern
Use transitional expressions –
however, because, in addition-to
establish relationships between ideas
