A paragraph is a group of sentences that together discuss one main idea or topic. It is part of a larger composition and functions as a miniature essay. A good paragraph has unity around a single topic, supporting details that provide evidence for the main idea, and coherence through logical organization and connection of ideas. There are different types of paragraphs including descriptive, narrative, expository, persuasive, compare and contrast, and cause and effect paragraphs. Effective paragraph writing involves planning, drafting, and revising to craft a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

1. Md. Raju Ahmed Rony

2. What is a Paragraph?
 A group of sentences
 A clear main idea
 Supporting information
 Part of a longer composition
 A miniature essay

3. Structure of a Paragraph
A topic sentence

4. Structure of a Paragraph

5. A Good Paragraph has . . .
Unity- One main idea,
topic sentence,
other supporting sentence
Support- Supporting ideas,
evidences and examples,
details

6. Cont’d
Coherence- well organized details,
clear and sensible connection,
linkers or connectors
Good Language- grammatical accuracy,
correct punctuation,
apt vocabulary,
variety of structure

7. Types of Paragraphs
Descriptive – to tell/to describe
Narrative - to express/to entertain
Expository – to inform/to explain
Persuasive – to influence/to
persuade

8. Cont’d
Compare and contrast - to find
similarities and differences and to analyze and
evaluate two or more concepts.
Cause and Effect –to explain why
something happened as a result of something .

9. How to write a paragraph
 Planning- Selecting a topic
 Brainstorming ideas
 Determining important ideas
 Organizing ideas in order
 Making a simple outline
 Drafting- Introduction ,body, conclusion
 Revising, Editing and Publishing

10. Example:
 There are three reasons why Canada is one of the
best countries in the world. First, Canada has an
excellent health care system. All Canadians have access
to medical services at a reasonable price. Second,
Canada has a high standard of education. Students are
taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to
continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities
are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities
have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As
a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

11. References
 Alam, F. (2014). First Step in Paragraph Writing. Endeavour: An
Introductory Language Course Book. Unit 13-15, Page:42-62.
 Paragraph Writing, Retrieved from :
http://www.slideshare.net/lionnagaraju/paragraph-writing-
2226904?related=3(Accessed on March 30, 2015).
 Paragraph Writing: Planning, Drafting, Revising & Editing
A Paragraph, Retrieved from :
http://www.academia.edu/7304323/Paragraph_Writing
Planning_Drafting_Revising_and_Editing_a_Paragraph

12. Cont’d
www.slideshare.net/lionnagaraju/paragraph-
writing-2226904?related=3(Accessed on March 30,
2015).
 Paragraph Structure, Retrieved from :
http://www.slideshare.net/sancadyba/paragraph-
structure-7578330?related=5(Accessed on March 30, 2015).
• Types of Paragraph, Retrieved from :
http://www.englishpractice.com/writing/types-paragraphs/
(Accessed on March 30, 2015).

13. Thank You