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       It should demonstrate three components:

1)      Introduction Definition of Introduction. An introduction, or introductory paragraph, falls in the

start of an essay. It is the first paragraph, which is also called ―a gateway of an essay. ... It also
introduces the thesis statement of the essay, which is the heart of an essay, and tells what is to be
discussed in the body paragraphs.

2)      Body, i.e., supporting details

3)      Conclusion or a transitional sentence to the paragraph that follows. A good paragraph is

characterized by unity, coherence, and adequate development.

2.       I think of the strategies adequate development is easy for me is Argue: Give the reasons,
justifications, and rationales for the position or view you have taken in the topic sentence. Draw
inferences for the reader and explain the significance of assertions or claims being made.

3.       A paragraph should be neither too short nor too long. A good paragraph should be 5- 6
sentences long. As a general rule, avoid single-sentence paragraphs. If your paragraphs run longer
than a page, you are probably straining the grader’s thought span. Look for a logical place to make a
break or reorganize the material. Indent each new paragraph five spaces.

4.       The main ideas that support the topic sentence are called controlling ideas because they
control the information that is given in the paragraph. The topic sentence contains words or phrases
that indicate what the paragraph is going to be about.

5.       Here is the example of a paragraph taken from John Grisham’s novel, titled ―The Guardians.

Duke Russell is not guilty of the unspeakable crimes for which he was convicted; nonetheless, he is
scheduled to be executed for them in one hour and forty-four minutes. As always during these
dreadful nights, the clock seems to tick faster as the final hour approaches. I’ve suffered through two
of these countdowns in other states. One went full cycle and my man uttered his final words. The
other was waved off in a miracle finish.