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Writing Paragraphs

Writing Paragraphs. What is a Paragraph ?. Paragraph a group of closely related sentences that develop a central idea.  is a series of sentences that are organized and coherent, and are all related to a single topic. Example Paragraph

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Writing Paragraphs

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  1. Writing Paragraphs

  2. What is a Paragraph? Paragraph a group of closely related sentences that develop a central idea. is a series of sentences that are organized and coherent, and are all related to a single topic.

  3. Example Paragraph Cats make better pets than dogs. First, it is because cats do not require as much attention as dogs. My first dog would follow me around the house and constantly jump on me until I pet him. When I got a cat, there were times when I only see her during a feeding. Because elevated needs of dogs, cats are a better option when considering a pet.

  4. Unity in the Paragraph oneness of idea. all sentences of that paragraph develop the main idea. •Composition• a) Topic Sentence b) Supporting Details c) Clinching Sentence

  5. Topic Sentence main idea of the paragraph. topic + controlling idea *Topic *Controlling Idea -- subject of the paragraph -- evaluation of the topic

  6. Example: Cats make better pets than dogs. Topic Controlling Idea GO BACK

  7. Supporting Details help develop or expand the main idea in the topic sentence. •2 Types• a) Major Details b) Minor Details -- explain the topic sentence -- explain the major details

  8. Major Detail Example: First, it is because cats do not require as much attention as dogs.My first dog would follow me around the house and constantly jump on me until I pet him. When I got a cat, there were times when I only see her during a feeding. Minor Detail GO BACK

  9. Clinching Sentence may be a restatement of the topic sentence, a summary, or a conclusion based on the supporting sentence.

  10. Example: Because elevated needs of dogs, cats are a better option when considering a pet.

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