how to write a paraghraph

1. How to write
a paragraph
VICKY STICKLAND

2. • A paragraph is a number of sentences
grouped together which relate to one topic.
What is a paragraph
•They can be short
• They can be long

3. Four elements essential to a good
paragraph
• Unity
• Order
• Coherence
•Completeness
Your paragraph must focus on one topic
Your paragraph should be well organised
• Chronological order
• Order of importance
The sentences need to connect to each other
If the sentences are clear and you have supported your main
idea, then your paragraph is complete.

4. DO NOT
• Present a new idea
•Repeat the same point over and over again

5. My name is Vicky. I am
DO
• Indent the first line of a paragraph
• Use connective words
23 years old and I am from
England. I am currently living
in Vietnam.

6. Connective Words
• Addition of ideas
• Also
•In addition
•Furthermore
• Another
• As well as
• Not only this
• Order of sequence
• Firstly/ Secondly etc..
•To begin with
•After
• After
•In the end
• Then
• Result
• As a result
•Therefore
•Since
• That is why
• Hence
• For this reason

7. A paragraph must have
• Beginning
• Middle
•End

8. Beginning
Topic sentence
•A topic sentence tells the reader the topic and the point
you are going to discuss
•It should be a general statement
What is your favourite animal and why?
My favourite animal is a dog because they show
many important characteristics which can be
helpful to a person…

9. Middle
Body
• Make a point
• Support your point
Dogs are very affectionate to their owner. They express love
and affection through their body language such as wagging their
tail. This can make us feel wanted and can improve our mood
after a bad day.

10. End
Concluding statement
• Sum up your point
• Answer the question
My dogs have expressed many characteristics such as
loyalty and affection, which has helped me through
daily life. That is why they are my favourite animals.

11. A poor paragraph
What is your favourite day of the week and why?
Friday is my favourite day of the week. I like it because I get
to spend the day at the beach. The weather in Vietnam is usually
hot but sometimes it rains. I especially enjoy Friday afternoon
because the beach is empty. There are a lot of tourists in Vietnam.
On Friday I get the chance to spend time with my family as we are
usually busy during the week. I am at my happiest when I am with
my family.
• Topic sentence does not unify the paragraph
• There is irrelevant information
• Points are not supported
• Not coherent

12. A good paragraph
Friday is my favourite day because I spend the
day at the beach with my family. I especially enjoy
Friday afternoons because the beach is empty.
Therefore, we have the opportunity to play ball
games without disturbing anyone else. We also enjoy
the delicious seafood at the local restaurant and
discuss our week and share stories. On Fridays, I am
at my happiest because I get to relax at my
favourite place whilst spending time with the people
I love the most.

13. Who do you admire and why?
PRACTICE
WRITE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING TOPIC: