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The paragraph is a series of sentences developing one topic.

The Paragraph. The paragraph is a series of sentences developing one topic. 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. main idea.

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The paragraph is a series of sentences developing one topic.

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  1. The Paragraph The paragraph is a series of sentences developing one topic.

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

  5. Supporting Sentences:Point, Proof , Analysis • Your topic sentence needs to be proven or supported by several other sentences. • These are called supporting sentences because they SUPPORT your topic sentence • These include a point, a proof and some analysis (PPAs)

  6. PPAs Continued • POINT – What are you stating to help support your topic sentence? • PROOF – How are you proving the point you are making? (refer to the text!) • ANALYSIS – Ask yourself “So What?” – how and why does your point and proof matter to the topic sentence? What is the relevance/significance? CONNECT TO SOCIETY!

  7. The concluding sentence • Restate the topic sentence in different words.

  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. DOs Use formal language Use full words instead of contractions – ‘It is’ instead of it’s Use 3rd person (NO 1ST person! “I” ) Indent each paragraph One sentence should flow into the next DON’Ts No informal language No contractions (can’t) 1st person (me, my, I) and 2nd person (you) are not allowed Avoid slang Do not separate each section (topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence) No slang/vague statements: “things”, “stuff” Don’t use questions like “shouldn’t we encourage children to try their best?” They are awkward. DOs and DON’Ts

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