Paragraph development

by definition

A paragraph of definition defines

a thing, a term, a person
Example of a paragraph of definition
Horticulture is a branch of agriculture concerned with
producing fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental
plants. Horticulture originally referred to small private plots
in which plants were cultivated; it differed from agriculture,
which pertained to the cultivation of fields. However, this
definition no longer hold. Horticulture now includes
orchards, ranches, plantations, glasshouses, plastic tunnels
– the whole sub-tropical, or temperate, in which plants may
be successfully grown. It is contrasted today with
agronomy. The distinction between the two is made largely
on the basis of the plant concerned, agronomy being
restricted to crops, such as grain, hay, and cotton, that
have been traditionally cultivated in large field. Hence,
there is the tendency to determine the classification in term
of the extent of the area rather than on the more precise
basis of the plant itself.
SOME USEFUL TRANSITIONS
◦ To show addition:
again, and, also, besides, equally important, first
(second, etc.), further, furthermore, in addition, in
the first place, moreover, next, too
◦ To give examples:
for example, for instance, in fact, specifically,
that is, to illustrate
◦ To compare:
also, in the same manner, likewise, similarly
SOME USEFUL TRANSITIONS (continued)

◦ To contrast:
although, and yet, at the same time, but, despite,
even though, however, in contrast, in spite of,
nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand,
still, though, yet
◦ To show time:
after, afterward, as, as long as, as soon as, at last,
before, during, earlier, finally, formerly,
immediately, later, meanwhile, next, since,
shortly, subsequently, then, thereafter, until,
when, while
 SOME USEFUL TRANSITIONS (continued)

◦ To summarize or conclude:
all in all, in conclusion, in other words, in short, in
summary, on the whole, that is, therefore, to sum up
◦ To show place or direction:
above, below, beyond, close, elsewhere, farther on,
here, nearby, opposite, to the left (north, etc.)
◦ To indicate logical relationship:
accordingly, as a result, because, consequently, for
this reason, hence, if, otherwise, since, so, then,
therefore, thus
Editing Paragraphs
◦ What is the editing stage?
The editing stage is when you check your paragraph
for mistakes and correct them.
◦ Grammar and Spelling
1. Check your spelling.
2. Check your grammar.
3. Read your essay again.
4. Make sure each sentence has a subject.
5. See if your subjects and verbs agree with each
other.
6. Check the verb tenses of each sentence.
7. Make sure that each sentence makes sense.
Editing Paragraphs
(continued)
Style and Organization
1. Make sure your paragraph has a topic
sentence.
2. Make sure your supporting sentences
focus on the main idea.
3. Make sure you have a closing sentence.
4. Check that all your sentences focus on the
main idea.
5. See if your paragraph is interesting.
◦Topic sentence:
governs the controlling idea of a
paragraph

◦Thesis sentence:
governs the whole essay consisting
of several paragraphs
 Topic Sentence
◦ A paragraph must have a subject (S), that is what you
are talking about
◦ A paragraph must have a controlling idea (CI), that is
what you say about the subject (often with opinion).

◦ The handheld GPS is easy to operate.

(S) (CI)
◦ Irrigation schedule is optimized by using Decision
(S) (CI)
Support System
List of ideas
◦ Irrigation systems help farmers in rural areas

◦ List of ideas
1. opening employment opportunities
2. farmers’ utilization of land to its maximum
capacity
3. two to three harvests a year
4. not dependent on seasons
5. simultaneous planting season to fight insects
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Agricultural development in a broad sense needs
continuous improvement. There are several reasons for this.
Firstly, its primary aim is to boost agricultural production
because increased food production will meet the need for
food and the requirements of domestic industries. Secondly,
this will also step up exports, increasing the earnings of
farmers and expand employment opportunities. Also,
improvements in the agricultural sector will support regional
development and intensify transmigration activities. Equally
important, agricultural development will lead to
industrialization which will ultimately create mass production
for the welfare of the whole society. Therefore, a strong
agricultural sector will work toward an economic balance.
Find: (1) Topic sentence (2) Controlling Idea (3) Supporting
sentences (4) Conclusion from the above paragraph
 AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
(1) Agricultural development in a broad sense needs continuous
improvement. (2)
(3) There are several reasons for this. Firstly, its primary aim is to
boost agricultural production because increased food
production will meet the need for food and the requirements of
domestic industries. Secondly, this will also step up exports,
increasing the earnings of farmers and expand employment
opportunities. Also, improvements in the agricultural sector will
support regional development and intensify transmigration
activities. Equally important, agricultural development will lead
to industrialization which will ultimately create mass production
for the welfare of the whole society.
(4) Therefore, a strong agricultural sector will work toward an
economic balance.

(1) Topic sentence (2) Controlling Idea (3) Supporting sentences

(4) Conclusion of the paragraph