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Paragraph Structure

Paragraph Structure. Basic Writing Section 11 04/15/13. Asian. English. Romance. Middle East. Communication Styles by Culture?. A short piece of writing that focuses on one idea. 5-7 sentences long. What is a paragraph?. Where do you like to visit in Japan?.

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Paragraph Structure

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  1. Paragraph Structure Basic Writing Section 11 04/15/13

  2. Asian English Romance Middle East Communication Styles by Culture?

  3. A short piece of writing that focuses on one idea. • 5-7 sentences long What is a paragraph?

  4. Where do you like to visit in Japan? I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of History. I like to visit Hiroshima because there are many rivers. I like to visit Kawaguchiko because I can see Mt. Fuji. I like to visit Tokyo Disneyland because there are many fun rides. I like to visit Tsukiji because I can eat fresh fish. Is this a paragraph? NO!

  5. I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history. Kyoto was Japan’s capital for many years. In the Gion district, you can hear Geisha’s play ancient Japanese music. You can also visit Kiyomizu-dera, one of the oldest temples in the city. Kyoto has a lot of history. What is this paragraph about? This is a paragraph. The history of Kyoto

  6. Excellent paragraphs have three parts: • Topic Sentence • Supporting Sentences • Concluding Sentences Paragraph Structure

  7. This is the main idea of your paragraph. • It introduces the topic or subjectof your paragraph • It also introduces the controlling idea, which is what you want to say about the topic. Example: Social network sites help you meet new people. Topic Sentence (TS) Topic Controlling Idea

  8. Examples: (1) Social network sites help you meet new people. (2) Social network sites are a waste of time. (3) Cooking requires many different skills. (4) The healthiest food you can eat are vegetables. Topic Topic Topic Topic Controlling Idea Controlling Idea Controlling Idea Controlling Idea

  9. I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of History. • I like to visit Hiroshima because there are many rivers. • I like to visit Kawaguchiko because I can see Mt. Fuji. • I like to visit Tokyo Disneyland because there are many fun rides. • I like to visit Tsukiji because I can eat fresh fish. What’s wrong with this paragraph? No Clear Topic Sentence

  10. I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history. Kyoto was Japan’s capital for many years. In the Gion district, you can hear Geisha’s play ancient Japanese music. You can also visit Kiyomizu-dera, one of the oldest temples in the city. Kyoto has a lot of history. What is the topic sentence of this paragraph? I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history. Topic Controlling Idea

  11. Supporting sentences explain the main idea. They give information. What are the supporting sentences? I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history. Kyoto was Japan’s capital for many years. In the Giondistrict, you can hear Geisha’s play ancient Japanese music. You can also visit Kiyomizu-dera, one of the oldest temples in the city. Supporting Sentences (SS)

  12. What are the supporting sentences? (TS) I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history. (SS)Kyoto was Japan’s capital for many years. (SS) In the Giondistrict, you can hear Geisha’s play ancient Japanese music. (SS)You can also visit Kiyomizu-dera, one of the oldest temples in the city.

  13. The Concluding Sentence is the last sentence of the paragraph. • It summarizes the paragraph. What is the Concluding Sentence? I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history. Kyoto was Japan’s capital for many years. In the Gion district, you can hear Geisha’s play ancient Japanese music. You can also visit Kiyomizu-dera, one of the oldest temples in the city. Kyoto has a lot of historical places. Concluding Sentence (CS)

  14. I will give you a paragraph from Reading 1 in the book. You and your partner must organize it. You are looking for: • Topic Sentence • Supporting Sentences • Concluding Sentence Put a Paragraph Together

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