Effective Paragraphs

1. Effective Paragraphs Paragraphs - Writing from notes Use the following notes below to write a strong paragraph with a topic sentence at the beginning. incisors - wide, thin teeth at the front of the mouth that cut, tear, and hold food canines - pointy teeth next to incisors that cut and tear food molars - behind other teeth, teeth with ridges that break up, cut, and grind food

2. Effective Paragraphs Example Paragraph Your mouth contains three different types of teeth, and each type has a role in how you break down food. Incisors are wide, thin teeth at the front of your mouth. They help you cut, tear, and hold food. Next to them are canines, which are pointy teeth that cut and tear food. Behind the canines are molars. Like your other teeth, molars cut food. However, they also have ridges that help break up and grind food.

3. Effective Paragraphs Assignment: Tell a story or recount a series of events Describe a person, place, thing, or idea Give information, such as facts and ideas Convince readers to agree with an opinion and sometimes take action

4. Effective Paragraphs Expository Gives information, such as facts and ideas

5. Effective Paragraphs Narrative Tell a story or recount a series of events

6. Effective Paragraphs Descriptive Describes a person, place, thing, or idea

7. Effective Paragraphs Persuasive Convinces readers to agree with an opinion and sometimes take action

8. Topics/Topic Sentences Effective Paragraphs The topic is what a paragraph is about. The main Idea is what the writer says about the topic.

9. Supporting Detail Effective Paragraphs