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The Paragraph

Topic: Introduces the general topic

Topic sentence: Controlling Idea: Specifically says what Wh?


you will do/talk about in the paragraph:
your opinion.

Supporting sentence 1: Concisely answers

1. Development: Explanation, paraphrases


a. Detail, example.

Supporting sentence 2: Concisely answers

2. Development: Explanation, paraphrases


a. Detail, example

Supporting sentence 3: Concisely answers

3. Development: Explanation, paraphrases


a. Detail, example, etc

Concluding sentence: Wraps up, paraphrases, repeats topic sentence

Linking sentence

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