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Writing a Well-Developed Paragraph

Writing a Well-Developed Paragraph. What does “well-developed” even mean?. “Well developed” means that every idea discussed in the paragraph is adequately explained and supported with evidence and details that work together to prove the paragraph’s controlling idea. Step 1: The Topic Sentence.

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Writing a Well-Developed Paragraph

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  1. Writing a Well-Developed Paragraph

  2. What does “well-developed” even mean? “Well developed” means that every idea discussed in the paragraph is adequately explained and supported with evidence and details that work together to prove the paragraph’s controlling idea.

  3. Step 1: The Topic Sentence • The topic sentence is the controlling idea of the paragraph. It is what everything in the paragraph is about. • When you write a paragraph about literature that is not a part of a larger essay, please mention the title and author in the topic sentence. • Example: “In Julia Alvaraz’sIn the Time of the Butterflies, DedeMirabal’s greatest weakness is her inability to speak her mind honestly.”

  4. Step 2: Evidence

  5. Step 3: Explanation

  6. Step 4: The Closing Sentence

  7. Step 5: Wording and Transitions • Once you have your topic sentence, evidence, and explanations, your paragraph is practically written! • You may have to tweak your wording a little to ensure that your paragraph flows clearly. • Don’t forget to add transitions between different pieces of evidence (such as: in addition, secondly, finally, etc.) to keep things flowing smoothly. • Practice reading your paragraph out loud if you’re unsure about the flow.

  8. MLA Reminders • Place a heading in the upper left-hand corner (Name, Teacher, Class, Date). • Create a header in the upper right-hand corner (Last Name and Page #). http://www.hasd.%20Format.pdf • Double-space the entire paper and use 12-point Times New Roman font. • Include an MLA citation for the book: Alvaraz, Julia. In the Time of the Butterflies. Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books, 1994. Print. • Use parenthetical citations after quotes within the paragraph: “It started with Patria wanting to be a nun” (Alvaraz 11).

  9. Other Reminders • Avoid first person in a literary response (no “I”, “me”, “we”, “us”, you, etc.) • Try to stay in the present tense. • Be sure to proofread and use the spell checker!

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