This document outlines the key elements of an effective paragraph: a topic sentence that introduces the main idea, 3 supporting sentences that provide details and examples to explain the main idea, and a concluding sentence that restates the main idea. An example 5-sentence paragraph is provided to illustrate these elements, with the first sentence introducing the topic of why Canada is one of the best countries, the next 3 sentences giving reasons and supporting the main idea, and the last sentence concluding by restating this point.

1. Paragraph writing
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2. Paragraph
 A group of sentences related to one main idea/point.
 An effective paragraph has 3 elements.
1. Topic sentence
2. Supporting sentences
3. Concluding sentences
 Consists of five sentences.
 One topic sentences, three supporting sentences and a concluding sentence.

3. Topic sentence
 The first sentence of a paragraph.
 The main idea/ controlling idea of the paragraph.
 Topic+ main idea/ main point.
 Example
1. Using smart phone has proved very beneficial for the students.
2. There are several advantages in online education.

4. Supporting sentences
 Explain and support the main idea/ Point of the paragraph.
 Facts and figures, statistics, details
 reasons, arguments
 Analysis
 Examples
1. Paraphrases or short quotations
2. Personal experience, stories

5. Concluding sentence
 The last sentence of a paragraph
 Concludes the whole argument
 Restates the main idea using different words

6. Example
There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best
countries in the world. first Canada has an excellent
Care system. All Canadians have access to medical
services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a
high standard of education. Students are thought 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.

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