The document provides instructions on how to write a well-structured paragraph, including using topic sentences, support details, conclusion sentences, and transitions. A topic sentence should introduce the main idea. Supporting details and examples are then used to explain and expand on the topic. Finally, a conclusion sentence restates the main point. Transitions help link sentences and paragraphs for a smooth, cohesive flow of ideas.

1. Hamburger
The Perfect
How to Make

2. Get an idea
ChooseWords
Link the words to form a sentence
Link the sentences to form a paragraph
Link the paragraphs to form an essay
What Ingredients Do You Need?
Get an idea
ChooseWords
Link the words to form a sentence
Link the sentences to form a paragraph
Link the paragraphs to form an essay

3. Consider Unity
behaving
together in the
same way to have
the same result
How to Write a Paragraph

4. Which of theTwo Images Represent Unity?
UNITY DISUNITY

5. Read the paragraph. What is the main idea? Is there unity?
Build Up Unity
California is a great state to live in. Not only is California
very large, but also many people live there. Furthermore, you
can find many different types of jobs in California. I want to be a
firefighter. Moreover, California has really amazing weather.
The weather in New York is good too, but it snows a lot there.
Therefore, if you want to live in a great state, you should think
about moving to California.
Living in California No

6. Beef Burger
Bottom Bun
Top Bun
Lettuce andTomato
Ketchup and Pickles
How to Make the Perfect Burger
Topic Sentence
Conclusion Sentence
Support Details 1
Support Details 2
Support Details 3
The topic
sentence
introduces the
topic of your
paragraph. Try to
make it exciting!
A topic sentence
expresses the
main idea of the
paragraph.
The Hamburger Paragraph

7. The Hamburger Paragraph
There are many reasons that I love to teach.
These are just few reasons why I love to
teach.
First of all, I love to teach because I love being
at school.
Another reason I love to teach is that I enjoy
teaching.
A third reason I love to teach is because I love
seeing a student understand something new.
Finally, I love to teach because I love to be
around students.
There are many reasons that I
love to teach. First of all, I love to teach
because I love being at school. Another
reason I love to teach is that I enjoy
teaching. A third reason I love to teach is
because I love seeing a student
understand something new. Finally, I
love to teach because I love to be around
students. These are just few reasons
why I love to teach.

8. Can these sentences be used as topic sentences? If not, edit them.
My hometown is famous for several
amazing natural features.
The Hamburger Paragraph
Topic Sentence
My hometown is famous because it
is located by Wheaton River, which
is very wide, and because it is built
near an unusually steep hill called
Wheaton Hill.
My hometown is famous for two
reasons.
There are two reasons why some
people like to buy cars with
automatic transmission and two
reasons why others like cars with
manual transmission.
Topic Sentence
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9. Smooth = transitionsBumpy = NO transitions
Transition words are words that link sentences together
making the reading smooth.
Use of Transitions

10. California is a great state
to live in. Not only is California
very large, but also many
people live there. Furthermore,
you can find many different
types of jobs in California.
Moreover, California has really
amazing weather. Therefore, if
you want to live in a great state,
you should think about moving
to California.
California is a great state
to live in. California is very
large, and many people live
there. You can find many
different types of jobs in
California. California has really
amazing weather. If you want
to live in a great state, you
should think about moving to
California.
Add transition words, then compare between them.
How to Write a Paragraph

11. nevertheless
nonetheless
on one hand
on the other
hand
in contrast
instead of
on the contrary
conversely
notwithstanding
similarly
also
too
besides
furthermore
further
moreover
in addition
above that
above all
first
second
then
eventually
finally
at once
at last
meanwhile
in the meantime
presently
at the same time
shortly
in the end
temporarily
as a result
for this reason
therefore
hence
consequently
accordingly
in short
to conclude
in brief
on the whole
in summary
to sum up
Contrast Add Points Consequence Time Cause / Effect
Types of Transitions

12. There are many reasons that I love teaching.
First of all, I love teaching because I love being
at school. Another reason I love teaching is that
I enjoy teaching. A third reason I love teaching is
because I love seeing a student understand
something new. Finally, I love teaching because
I love to be around students. These are just few
reasons why I love teaching.
How to Write a Paragraph

13. Write a paragraph about
your favorite sport.
Home Work
How to Write a Paragraph