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How to Write a Paragraph
Introduction
1
Paragraph ????????????
A group of sentences
that fleshes out a
single idea.
2
Paragraph ????????????
•A topic sentence
•Have sentences that
support the main idea
of that paragraph
•Maintain a consistent
flow
Inorder for
a
paragraph
to be
effective,
it must
begin with:
3
An Effective Paragraph
1. Presents a single idea
2. Begins with a topic
sentence that makes
this single idea evident
3. Contains support in
form of sentences that
convey this single idea
4. Is strategically
organized to maintain
flow
5. Maintains your essay’s
objective
6. Informs and entertains
your reader about your
paper’s overall idea.
4
Essential Elementsof a Paragraph
Unity
Coherence
Topic Sentence
Sufficient Development
5
Unity
Single idea, point, or argument must be
discussed.
Therefore, paragraph should not begin to
stray and develop new ideas.
If you begin to write sentence that wander
from the paragraph’s main idea, then it is
time to start a new paragraph.
6
Coherence
7
The flow of yourwriting.
After presenting your main idea in your topic
sentence, each sentence following must build
upon each other in an organized manner
Topic Sentence
Ho Chi Minh City is
the busiest city in
Vietnam.
Contains
the topic
and
controlling
idea like:
8
Sufficient Development
Should be of
appropriate length to
explain all ideas.
So that a reader
should not have any
questions.
9
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.
10
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.
Supporting Sentences
12
Supporting Sentences
•Explain the topic sentence in
detail like Why transport issues
cause problems.
13
Purpose
•Give details to develop
and support the main
idea of the paragraph.
14
How to Write Supporting Details
•Supporting facts
•Details
•Examples
15
Example:
•There are three
reasons why
Canada is one of
the best countries
in the world.
Topic
Sentence:
16
Examples
•First, Canada has an
excellent health care
system. All Canadians
have access to
medical services at a
reasonable price.
Supportin
g Detail
1:
17
Example
• Second, Canada has a
high standard of
education. Students are
taught by well-trained
teachers and are
encouraged to continue
studying at university.
Supportin
g Detail
2:
18
Example:
•Finally, Canada's cities
are clean and efficiently
managed. Canadian
cities have many parks
and lots of space for
people to live.
Final Point
&
Conclusion:
19
Example:
•I
n conclusion,
Canada is a better
place to live because
of high standard of
education & excellent
health system.
Conclusion:
20
Transitional
Signals and
Uses
21
To Add Support
🠶 First of all / Firstly,
🠶Secondly / After this
🠶Thirdly / Next
🠶Fourthly / Then
🠶Lastly / Finally
22
Example
🠶 Computer is one of the greatest
inventions of science because of
three reasons. Firstof all, /Firstly,
it performs calculations fast. For
instance, / For example, it can
perform any calculation in Nano
seconds.
23
Example
🠶 Secondly, /Next, HDD can store many
things at a time and usercan accessthat
saved files easily. Lastly,/Finally,it can
be used easily. I
n conclusion, In
summary, as computer isuser friendly, it
has vast HDD and it performsactions fast,
it isthe wonderful machines.
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paragraph writing.pptx

  • 1. How to Write a Paragraph Introduction 1
  • 2. Paragraph ???????????? A group of sentences that fleshes out a single idea. 2
  • 3. Paragraph ???????????? •A topic sentence •Have sentences that support the main idea of that paragraph •Maintain a consistent flow Inorder for a paragraph to be effective, it must begin with: 3
  • 4. An Effective Paragraph 1. Presents a single idea 2. Begins with a topic sentence that makes this single idea evident 3. Contains support in form of sentences that convey this single idea 4. Is strategically organized to maintain flow 5. Maintains your essay’s objective 6. Informs and entertains your reader about your paper’s overall idea. 4
  • 5. Essential Elementsof a Paragraph Unity Coherence Topic Sentence Sufficient Development 5
  • 6. Unity Single idea, point, or argument must be discussed. Therefore, paragraph should not begin to stray and develop new ideas. If you begin to write sentence that wander from the paragraph’s main idea, then it is time to start a new paragraph. 6
  • 7. Coherence 7 The flow of yourwriting. After presenting your main idea in your topic sentence, each sentence following must build upon each other in an organized manner
  • 8. Topic Sentence Ho Chi Minh City is the busiest city in Vietnam. Contains the topic and controlling idea like: 8
  • 9. Sufficient Development Should be of appropriate length to explain all ideas. So that a reader should not have any questions. 9
  • 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. 10 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.
  • 12. Supporting Sentences •Explain the topic sentence in detail like Why transport issues cause problems. 13
  • 13. Purpose •Give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph. 14
  • 14. How to Write Supporting Details •Supporting facts •Details •Examples 15
  • 15. Example: •There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. Topic Sentence: 16
  • 16. Examples •First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Supportin g Detail 1: 17
  • 17. Example • Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Supportin g Detail 2: 18
  • 18. Example: •Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. Final Point & Conclusion: 19
  • 19. Example: •I n conclusion, Canada is a better place to live because of high standard of education & excellent health system. Conclusion: 20
  • 21. To Add Support 🠶 First of all / Firstly, 🠶Secondly / After this 🠶Thirdly / Next 🠶Fourthly / Then 🠶Lastly / Finally 22
  • 22. Example 🠶 Computer is one of the greatest inventions of science because of three reasons. Firstof all, /Firstly, it performs calculations fast. For instance, / For example, it can perform any calculation in Nano seconds. 23
  • 23. Example 🠶 Secondly, /Next, HDD can store many things at a time and usercan accessthat saved files easily. Lastly,/Finally,it can be used easily. I n conclusion, In summary, as computer isuser friendly, it has vast HDD and it performsactions fast, it isthe wonderful machines. 24