The paragraph is the basic unit of composition. It has three main parts: a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence. The topic sentence introduces the main idea. Supporting details provide examples, facts, and analysis to develop the topic sentence. The concluding sentence restates the main idea and ties together the paragraph. There are four types of paragraphs: descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive. Descriptive paragraphs use details to describe a topic. Narrative paragraphs tell a story. Expository paragraphs explain or define a topic. Persuasive paragraphs aim to convince the reader of a viewpoint.

2. Paragraph:
A paragraph explains one idea in detail and supports the expansion of an overall
topic for the essay. Paragraph length will vary based on the purpose of the
paragraph.
Parts of a Paragraph
The basic paragraph consists of three parts: a topic sentence, supporting details,
and a concluding sentence.

3. Topic Sentence:
Often, the Topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph. Also, we can call an
introduction sentence of a paragraph. It states the main idea of each paragraph
and displays how the idea connects to the thesis or overall focus of the paper. All
consequent points presented in the paragraphs must support the topic sentence.
Supporting Details
The supporting sentences explain more about the topic sentence by showing
some facts, stats, or examples regarding the topic. It also includes the writer’s
experience & own analysis and used to develop the topic sentence. The following
are common origins of supporting details:
Expert Opinion
Facts and Statistics
Personal Experiences
Others’ Experiences
Brief Stories
Research Studies
Your Own Analysis
Interviews

4. Concluding Sentence
It is the end of the paragraph which is also known as final statement about the
topic. It ties all ideas given in the paragraph and emphasizes the main idea one
last time. In the concluding sentence, the writer usually restates their topic
sentence or summarizes the main points of the paragraph.

5. Types of Paragraph
There are four types of paragraphs that you need to know about: descriptive,
narrative, expository, and persuasive.
1. Descriptive Paragraph: This paragraph type describes the topic and displays the
reader what’s the subject included in it. The terms selected in the description type
usually appeal to the five senses of touch, smell, sight, sound, and taste. This type of
paragraph can be more artistic and may vary from grammatical standards.
2. Narrative Paragraph: In simple words, this type of paragraph narrates a story that
includes a sequence of topic sentences like a clear start, middle of the topic, an end to
the paragraph.
3. Expository Paragraph: It defines something or gives instruction. It may also explain
a process and influence the reader step by step via a form of the method. This
Expository Para usually needs research, but also it’s possible to rely on the writer’s
own knowledge and experience.
4. Persuasive Paragraph: This kind of paragraph seeks to make the audience to admit a
writer’s point of view or know his/her position. Persuasive paragraphs are often used
by the teachers because it is beneficial when building an argument. Also, it makes a
writer to research and collects some facts on the topic.

6. 1. Topic Sentence
What is the topic sentence? The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph.
What does it do? It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
How do I write one? Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Make clear what
your Paragraph will be about.
2. Supporting Details
What are the supporting sentences? They come after the topic sentence, making up
the body of a paragraph.
What do they do? They give details to develop and support the main idea of the
paragraph.
How do I write them? You should give supporting facts, details, and examples
3. Closing Sentence
What is the closing sentence? The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph.
What does it do? It restates the main idea of your paragraph.
How do I write one? Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.

7. Transition Words to write a good Paragraph
To show addition: again, and, also, besides, equally important, first (second, etc.),
further, furthermore, in addition, in the first place, moreover, next, too
To give examples: for example, for instance, in fact, specifically, that is, to
illustrate
To compare: also, in the same manner, likewise, similarly
To contrast: although, and yet, at the same time, but, despite, even though,
however, in contrast, in spite of, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand,
still, though, yet
To summarize or conclude: all in all, in conclusion, in other words, in short, in
summary, on the whole, that is, therefore, to sum up
To show time: after, afterward, as, as long as, as soon as, at last, before, during,
earlier, finally, formerly, immediately, later, meanwhile, next, since, shortly,
subsequently, then, thereafter, until, when, while
To show place or direction: above, below, beyond, close, elsewhere, farther on,
here, nearby, opposite, to the left (north, etc.)
To indicate a logical relationship: accordingly, as a result, because, consequently,
for this reason, hence, if, otherwise, since, so, then, therefore, thus