The document discusses the art of writing process paragraphs. It explains that process paragraphs break a process down into a series of clear steps. Each step should then be explained individually. A good process paragraph begins with a topic sentence naming the topic and signaling a process will follow. The supporting sentences then describe each step in order. The concluding sentence can restate the last step or provide results. Process paragraphs use time order signal words to guide the reader through each step sequentially.

1. Process Paragraphs
The art of writing “how-to paragraphs”.
Professor: Leticia Esteves/ English 101
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3. To explain how to do/make something clearly,
break the process down into a series of steps…
… and explain each step.
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4. How to build a One-Match Campfire
The first step is to …
Second, …
Next, …
The next step is to …
Fifth …
The last step is to …
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5. What are the
characteristics of a good
process paragraph?
Do you know?
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6. A process paragraph
begins with a topic
sentence that names the
topic and tells the reader
to look for a process or
procedure.
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7. The supporting
sentences are the steps
and details about each
step.
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8. The concluding sentence
can be the last step, or it
can give the results.
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9. Topics/ Topic sentences for process paragraphs
meet people in a new place
get the job of your dreams
prepare for a job interview
live on a tight budget
register for classes at QLU
change a flat tire
build a kite
make pasta
How to…
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10. In a process paragraph,
you arrange the steps in
order by time and use
time order signal words
to guide your reader
from step to step.
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12. How to give the cat a pill
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13. “Time to write…”
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