Paragraph Structure

There have undoubtedly been significant changes in the field of technology over the last century. An
obvious example of this is the development of communications technology, namely the internet. In
the past people had to rely on the postal service, which could take weeks or even months to deliver
a message, whereas nowadays messages are sent in the blink of an eye. Furthermore, the
emergence of low-cost airlines has transformed flying from a luxury reserved only for the rich to an
accessible means of transport for all.

1. Topic sentences to introduce topic of the paragraph.

2. Give examples to support topic sentence.
3. Explanation of example.
4. Introduce second example or contrast.

Topic sentences Giving examples

It is said/thought/believed that… For example,
It is a common belief that… For instance,
It is undoubtedly the case that… An obvious example of this is…
There are those who claim that… A clear example of this is…
…is thought/said/believed to be… This is illustrated by…
As a case in point..
Addition linkers: Contrast linkers:
Furthermore, moreover, in addition, on top of On the other hand, in contrast, nevertheless,
this nonetheless, however,

_____________is believed to be_______________________________. An obvious example of this

is (example)______________________________________________. (explain
example)___________________________________. (another example OR a contrast)
______________________________________________________________________.

Write paragraphs about the following topics:

1. Travelling will be easier in the future.

2. The internet does more harm than good.
3. More and more families are choosing to have only one child.
4. Cryptos are here to stay.