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Mastering Paragraph Structure: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn how and when to use paragraphs effectively in your writing. Understand the importance of topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences. Enhance your writing with proper paragraph organization.

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Mastering Paragraph Structure: A Comprehensive Guide

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  1. How and when to use them!

  2. Paragraphs are used to organise writing into ‘bite sized’ chunks of meaning. A paragraph can be one sentence but it is usually a group of sentences about the same topic.

  3. For a change of: • Place • Time • Topic • Speaker • OR for effect! • Make up a mnemonic to help you remember this • E.g: Please Take Time Sucking Eggs When to use paragraphs

  4. Just like a juicy burger, a good paragraph needs two things to hold it together Topic Sentence Concluding Sentence Stick some ‘detail’ sentences in the middle and paragraph is complete!

  5. The topic sentence The topic of a paragraph is often introduced by a key sentence. This is usually called the ‘topic sentence’ and generally contains the main idea of the paragraph.

  6. Supporting/detail sentences Provide more details and general information about the topic sentence.

  7. Concluding sentence This closes the paragraph. A concluding sentence may repeat the topic differently, or might express our thoughts/feelings on the topic

  8. Ok, so put it all together… Topic sentence I love swimming for loads of reasons.It helps me stay fit and gives me time to focus on something other than school. It is a major part of my life. I really enjoy it! Supporting sentences Concluding sentence

  9. A new parapraph for a change of: • Place • Time • Topic • Speaker • Effect • Paragraphs should have a topic sentence; detail and a concluding sentence • Always make it clear that you have started a new paragraph by starting it on a new line. • Remember capital letters at the start and a full stop at the end Paragraph Checklist

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