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Paragraph Structure

Paragraph Structure. S.Bamford. Types of Sentences in a Paragraph. There are four types of sentences that make up a paragraph… 1) Topic Sentence 2) Supporting Sentence 3) Limiting Sentence 4) Transitional Sentence. Topic Sentence. The topic sentence states one main idea.

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Paragraph Structure

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  1. Paragraph Structure S.Bamford

  2. Types of Sentences in a Paragraph • There are four types of sentences that make up a paragraph… • 1) Topic Sentence • 2) Supporting Sentence • 3) Limiting Sentence • 4) Transitional Sentence

  3. Topic Sentence • The topic sentence states one main idea. • Everything in your paragraph must be subordinate to the topic sentence. • It often appears to be the first sentence in a paragraph, however, it can appear anywhere in the paragraph.

  4. 6 Traits of a Topic Sentence • It introduces the topic of a paragraph without announcing it. • It hooks the reader. • It plants questions in the readers' mind. • It uses thought-provoking words. • It is usually the first sentence; however, it can occur anywhere in the paragraph or it can be implied. • It provides a transition from the previous paragraph. **Not all topic sentences will contain every single characteristic.

  5. Supporting Sentence • A supporting sentence supports the statement made in the topic sentence. • Include: concrete details, commentaries, facts, examples, opinions, interpretations, and analyses. • Include as many supporting sentences as necessary, but not more than you need.

  6. Sample of Topic and Supporting Sentence • We had a wonderful vacation! We visited my grand parents' home for the holiday. There we met all my cousins, aunts, and uncles. We ate good food and played a lot. We went shopping and sightseeing. I didn't feel like coming back! Topic Sentence: “We had a wonderful vacation!” Supporting Sentence: “We visited my grandparents’ home for the holiday.”

  7. Limiting Sentence • A limiting sentence limits the scope of the topic sentence. • Used mainly in lab reports and others of that sort. • You can only have ONE per paragraph. • A limiting sentence usually starts with.. The goal of this report…

  8. Transitional Sentence • A transitional sentence provides a link to the next paragraph. • Transitional sentences may start with… • to show time - one day later... • to clarify cause and effect - as a result... • to show location - to the right... • to introduce examples - for example... • to add more information - in addition... • to contrast information - otherwise... • to conclude - in conclusion... • to compare - much like...

  9. Types of Paragraphs • Paragraphs can be labeled and categorized into three types of paragraphs… • 1) Direct Paragraph • 2) Pivotal Paragraph • 3) Suspended Paragraph

  10. Direct Paragraph • A topic sentence followed by a limiting sentence (optional), supporting sentences, and a transitional sentence is the most common type of paragraph in an essay, article, or research paper.

  11. Pivotal Paragraph • The first sentence of a pivotal paragraph is a limiting sentence, followed by a supporting sentence and a pivotal sentence • A pivotal sentence turns the paragraph in a new direction. Although, but, yet, however, nevertheless, etc. are found in pivotal sentences. The pivotal sentence is followed by supporting sentences and a transitional sentence.

  12. Suspended Paragraph • In a suspended sentence, the topic sentence goes last. • Limiting and/or supporting sentences lead up to the topic sentence. Introductions/thesis paragraphs and conclusions are usually considered suspended paragraphs.

  13. Starting a New Paragraph • Getting paragraphing down P-A-T Start a new paragraph when… P- the PLACE changes A- the ACTION changes T- the TIME changes

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