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Talking About Paragraphs

This guide breaks down the key components of a well-structured paragraph, emphasizing the importance of a clear topic sentence that lays out the main idea. It highlights the need for seamless quotes that serve as evidence, along with corresponding explanations and analysis to enhance reader understanding. Important phrases for sentence starters are provided, along with reminders on how to create cohesive paragraphs by organizing evidence, maintaining clarity, and avoiding over-analysis. Perfect for writers aiming to strengthen their writing skills and paragraph structure.

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Talking About Paragraphs

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  1. Talking About Paragraphs By:Melissa Anastasia Manolis Alexis Nur

  2. Paragraph Structure • Topic Sentence • Laid out the main idea of paragraph • Seamless Quote • Quotes = Evidence • Translation • Explanation of the quotes for the reader to understand better • Analysis • Continued to discuss the importance of the evidence given • Conclusion • Finalized the point of the paragraph, a summary that refers the topic sentence

  3. Important Phrases • All of these phrases are great for beginning sentences: • “Taken as a whole...” • “It therefore underscores...” • “This phrase underlines the conflict...” • “The alliteration...” • “Many of the verbs‘Author’s Name’ uses...” • “The content of the argument...”

  4. Important Reminders • Dos’ • Clear topic sentence • Supportive details • Clear transitions • Connections • Organize your evidence • Don’t • Add to much detail • Do not over analyze or overstate

  5. THE END

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