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In the strictest sense, the paragraph is a series of closely related sentences.

The Paragraph. In the strictest sense, the paragraph is a series of closely related sentences. The Topic Sentence. The topic of a paragraph is stated in one sentence. This is called the topic sentence. The rest of the paragraph consists of sentences that develop or explain the main idea .

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In the strictest sense, the paragraph is a series of closely related sentences.

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  1. The Paragraph In the strictest sense, the paragraph is a series of closely related sentences.

  2. The Topic Sentence The topic of a paragraph is stated in one sentence. This is called thetopic sentence.

  3. The rest of the paragraph consists of sentences that develop or explain the main idea. main idea • Through the centuries rats have managed to survive all our efforts to destroy them. We have poisonedthem andtrappedthem. We have fumigated, flooded, andburned them. We have tried germ warfare. Some rats even survived atomic bombtests conducted on Entwetok atoll in the Pacific after World War II. In spite of all our efforts, these enemies of ours continue to prove that they are the most indestructible of pests. concluding sentence

  4. Developing a Paragraph A topic sentence may be developed by giving examples. A topic sentence may be developed by telling an anecdote. A topic sentence may be developed by giving details.

  5. Unity in the Paragraph Every sentence in a paragraph should support the main idea expressed in the topic sentence. mainidea sentence sentence sentence sentence

  6. The concluding or clincher sentence Restate the topic sentence in different words. A clincher sentence or concluding sentenceclinches the point made in the paragraph. It summarizes the paragraph.

  7. Coherence in a Paragraph 4 3 2 chronological 1 in relation to each other in order of importance Stick to the point: The ideas have a clear and logical relation to each other. Put details or examples or anecdotes in logical order.

  8. Connecting Sentences Within the Paragraph Transition words chronological order first meanwhile later afterwards finally objects in relation to one another next to in front of beside between behind in order of importance however furthermore as a result in fact yet

  9. Types of Paragraphs • The cause/effectparagraph • Cause and resulting effects • The compare/contrast paragraph • How two or more things are alike or differ • The sequenceparagraph • Items or events in order (chronological/importance) • The problem/solution paragraph • Identified problem with one or more solutions • The description paragraph • Lists characteristics, features, or examples

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