Paragraph Construction

1. Paragraph Construction

2. What is a paragraph? Click herefor the answer.

3. The importance of paragraph Click the link: http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/importance-paragraphs to watch a video presentation about the importance of making a good paragraph. Use headphones.

4. How to Write a Basic Paragraph? Click the link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_pZWdF7ujAto watch a video presentation at YouTube about writing a basic paragraph. Use headphones. After watching the video, students will share their thoughts about the importance of writing a good paragraph through oral participation.

5. How to Write Good Paragraphs The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students on writing a good paragraph that characterized unity, coherence, and adequate development. Click the link:http://www.trinitysem.edu/Student/LessonInstruction/Paragraph.htmlto learn more about writing a good paragraph.

6. Formatting Paragraphs Click the picture to view information about formatting paragraphs

7. Paragraph Length Click here to view important information about paragraph length

8. Paragraph Structure Click the underlined words to view its information A paragraph should have a logical structure that is easy to put into an outline: • Topic Sentence • Supporting Detail • Supporting Detail • Supporting Detail • Concluding Sentence

9. Practice with Topic Sentences The purpose of this practice exercise is to evaluate students if they already know how to make a topic sentence from the given topics. They will write their answers in A4 bond paper and share it to the class what they have written.

10. Practice with Topic Sentences Write a topic sentence for each of the following topics: A) your favorite pet

11. Practice with Topic Sentences Write a topic sentence for each of the following topics: B) your favorite sport

12. Practice with Topic Sentences Write a topic sentence for each of the following topics: C) A beautiful place

13. Types of Paragraphs Click here to view information about the four types of paragraphs • Narrative • Descriptive • Expository • Persuasive

14. Basic Elements of a Paragraph • Unity • Coherence • Emphasis Click each elements to view its significant information.

15. Click the link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3iLAucl0KI to watch a video about the importance of unity and coherence in academic writing

16. Thank you for watching and listening!!! Click here to view WEB RESOURCES

17. ▪http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/downloads/p_10/3579_poster_paragraphs01_what.pdf▪http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/downloads/p_10/3579_poster_paragraphs01_what.pdf Websites and Resources ▪https://www.google.com.ph/?gws_rd=cr&ei=rjVUUqTpNoyQiQft14HgDQ#q=paragraph+structure.ppt ▪http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/paragrap/topic.htm ▪http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/paragrap/support.htm

18. ▪http://missloader.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/8/9/15896756/types_of_paragraphs-1.pdf▪http://missloader.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/8/9/15896756/types_of_paragraphs-1.pdf ▪http://writing.wikinut.com/Unity,-Coherence,-And-Emphasis-in-Writing-Paragraph/k6cjtzxd/ ▪ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_pZWdF7ujA ▪ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3iLAucl0KI ▪ http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/importance-paragraphs

19. •http://www.trinitysem.edu/Student/LessonInstruction/Paragraph.html•http://www.trinitysem.edu/Student/LessonInstruction/Paragraph.html •http://www.aacc.edu/supportcenter/file/formulatingaconcludingsentenceforapar.pdf •http://www.trinitysem.edu/Student/LessonInstruction/Paragraph.html

20. A paragraph contains all the sentences that deal with one set of ideas

21. Formatting Paragraphs • In a work written by hand always indent the first line of the paragraph. •In a work typewritten and double-spaced, always indent the first line of the paragraph •In a work typewritten and single- spaced, a new paragraph is set off from the previous one by double-spacing

22. Paragraph Length A paragraph rarely has only one sentence. Usually it has three to eight sentences of varying lengths, all focused on one main idea.

23. What is the topic sentence?The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph. What does it do?It introduces the main idea of the paragraph. How do I write one?Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Indicate to the reader what your paragraph will be about. Topic Sentence

24. What are supporting sentences?They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a paragraph. What do they do?They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph. How do I write them?You should give supporting facts, details, and examples. Supporting Details

25. Concluding Sentence ▪ it pulls together or summarizes the main idea of the paragraph, usually in a single sentence. ▪ it also provides a definite ending point for the paragraph.

26. Types of Paragraphs 1. Narrative -used to tell a story or a sequence of events 2. Descriptive - used to describe a scene or an object 3. Expository - used to provide information, including facts, instructions, and definitions 4. Persuasive - used to share opinions and convince others to agree or take action

27. Unity Paragraph unity means that a paragraph should be united as a whole. It means that the sentences inside the paragraph should directly support the topic sentence.

28. Coherence Coherence means that every sentences in the paragraph sticks together and linking together in a continues line of thought ,that is establishing unity of idea.

29. Emphasis The emphasis in a paragraph must relate to both the topic sentence in that section of writing, as well as the overall thesis statement if part of a larger essay or paper.