1.

Topic Sentence

 What is the topic sentence? The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph.
 What does it do? It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
 How do I write one? Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Make clear what your Paragraph
will be about.

2. Supporting Details

 What are the supporting sentences? They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a
paragraph.
 What do they do? They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.
 How do I write them? You should give supporting facts, details, and examples

3. Closing Sentence

 What is the closing sentence? The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph.
 What does it do? It restates the main idea of your paragraph.
 How do I write one? Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.

If you follow these three elements properly while writing any paragraphs then your paragraph will
be more attractive, interesting to the readers. So, to practice your paragraph writing skills we have
compiled a list of paragraph writing topics on various categories like special events, technology,
science, famous & inspiring legends, etc. You can even directly took our example to frame your
own paragraph on the selected topic. Once, have a look at the below list of Paragraph writing
topics and become an expert in writing new paragraphs on the topic.

Some Useful Transition Words to write a good Paragraph

 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
 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 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 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
 To show place or direction: above, below, beyond, close, elsewhere, farther on, here, nearby,
opposite, to the left (north, etc.)
 To indicate a logical relationship: accordingly, as a result, because, consequently, for this reason,
hence, if, otherwise, since, so, then, therefore, thus

Components of a Story
The basic bones of a story are setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. These elements work together to
create the basic structure of a story. Without any one of these components, a story will fall flat, and changing any
one of these elements can dramatically affect a story's structure and impact.
For example, the following components create a structure for a murder mystery story:
Setting: 19th century London
Character: a young detective working for Scotland Yard
Plot: The young detective has been assigned his first case, the murder of an affluent woman.
Conflict: The young detective encounters deceptive witnesses and lack of evidence, making it difficult for him to
solve the case
Theme: At the end of the story, the detective discovers that the murderer killed his wife to collect insurance
money. This establishes a theme about the evils of human greed.

Narrative Paragraph
1 /Plan to tell your narrative from the first or third person perspective. Use "I," "he,"
"she," "it," or "they" as the subject to tell your story.
2 /Use a consistent tense. Refer to the prompt or guidelines for the assignment, if applicable,
to determine which tense you should use. If there are none, you can choose either past or
present tense.
3/ Create an engaging topic sentence. Draw the reader into your narrative paragraph by
creating excitement or suspense with your opening sentence. This sentence should introduce
the purpose of the paragraph—the story—and make the reader want to read further.
4/ Present any major characters involved in the story. Introduce any people who will play
an important role in the story so the reader understands who is a part of the narrative. You
don’t need to introduce every character you will talk about, but it’s helpful to introduce
people who advance the action.
5/ Set the scene of the story. Provide a setting for your story and orient your reader to the
time your story happens.
6/ Plan to write a narrative paragraph of at least 9 sentences. Write 1 topic sentence, 1-4
sentences of background information, 2-4 sentences to start the story, 3-5 sentences to present
the conflict, 1-3 sentences to resolve the conflict, and 1-2 sentences to provide a conclusion.
1/ Present the story chronologically from its beginning. Start the story by describing the
problem or idea that kicks off the action. 
2 Relate the central conflict of the story. Add narrative detail to explain what happens next
in the story. Over 3-5 sentences, this should rise to a central point of drama or conflict
3 /Provide resolution to the story. Detail for the reader how the story ends. 
1/ End the story with a conclusion that reflects on the event. Use your conclusion to give
an opinion regarding the story. It might give insight into how the event affects the narrator
(perhaps you) in the present day or how it affected choices the narrator made since that event.
Typically this is 1-2 sentences long.
2/ Proofread your paragraph for spelling and grammar issues. Look over your paragraph
to make sure it is readable and doesn’t have typos or grammar mistakes. Print out a hard copy
of your paragraph rather than trying to edit it on the computer
3 /Reread your paragraph to make sure the story stands on its own. Give your paragraph
a final read to make sure the story makes sense
 Persuasive Paragraph
1/ Choose a topic that has at least 2 opposing sides. A persuasive paragraph needs to
convince your reader to agree with your position,
2/ Take a stance on the topic so you can persuade your reader. Make a few notes about
what your paragraph needs to cover. Your stance or position is what you will be trying to
persuade readers about, and it needs to be focused. Don’t try to express 2 separate opinions in
a persuasive paragraph. Focus on a single idea. 
3/ Support your stance with evidence. A persuasive paragraph provides a position in the
first sentence, and then goes on to expand on the evidence to support that position. Take a
moment to list all of the evidence that explains why you hold the opinion that you do.
4/ Create a topic sentence using your subject and opinion. Writing a topic sentence is
essential for letting your readers know what the paragraph is about. The topic sentence for a
persuasive paragraph should express the subject of the paragraph and your stance on the
subject.
1/ Include examples that strengthen the paragraph. If you need to use research for your
persuasive paragraph or essay, find examples from secondary sources that will support your
stance. You can use information from books, newspaper articles, government websites, and
other trustworthy sources to provide examples and support for your argument.
2/ Outline the reasons you will include in the paragraph. The paragraph should also cover
the reasons why you hold the opinion that you do. These reasons will come after the topic
sentence. Try to stick to no more than 3 reasons for a paragraph. If you find it hard to do this,
then you might need to narrow your subject for the paragraph.
3/ Incorporate details that will capture your reader’s attention. A good persuasive
paragraph should be interesting enough that people will want to read it. Think about what the
most interesting aspects of your topic are and how you might sprinkle some of that
information into each paragraph of an essay or into a single paragraph.
1/ Place your thesis statement at the end of the introduction. If you are writing an
introductory paragraph for a persuasive essay, then you will also need to include a thesis
statement. A thesis expresses the main point of your entire essay in a single sentence. Include
an explanation of the subject of your essay and your overall stance on the subject
2/ Provide context for readers to help them understand your stance. In some cases, you
may need to define special terms for your readers to help them understand the subject matter
and see your side of things. The introductory paragraph of an essay will usually require some
context to help orient readers to the topic, and you might also need to include a bit of context
for individual paragraphs in an essay.
3/ Try to address potential counter arguments in a rebuttal paragraph. Your argument
will be stronger if you address and dismiss the opposing arguments. Make a list of the
potential arguments that an opponent could make against your stance. Then, find evidence
that refutes those arguments. Write a paragraph that acknowledges the opposing argument,
then explains the evidence for why your stance is correct
4/ Summarize the rest of the essay for an introduction or conclusion. When writing an
introductory or concluding paragraph for a persuasive essay, it is often helpful to provide
readers with a brief summary of the content of the rest of the essay. This can help to orient
readers to the topic in the introduction and remind them of the essay’s main points in the
conclusion.

Descriptive Paragraph
1/ Start your paragraph with a general topic sentence that introduces the person. A
succinct introduction sentence at the start of your paragraph will help catch the reader’s
attention and shift their focus to the person you’re about to describe.
2/ Focus on the most striking part of their appearance first. To hook your readers in even
more, go straight from your general introduction to the most interesting or unusual part of the
person’s appearance. 
3/ Focus on physical details that hint at the person’s personality. By carefully choosing
your descriptive words,
4/ Fill in any last details to give a good general picture. Make sure that your reader has a
good sense for the most important parts of this person’s appearance. 
5/ Use figurative language and strong adjectives throughout your paragraph. Metaphors,
similes, and striking, descriptive language will help you paint a picture of the person without
losing the reader’s interest. 
6/ End the paragraph with a resonant description or conclusion. The end of your
paragraph is the part that will stick in your reader’s mind. Try to make your last sentence the
most interesting one, either with an unexpected final description or by summarizing the
material in a unique, surprising way.
1/ Give an idea of the size and general shape of the object. The best way to set up a
paragraph describing an object is to immediately give the reader a sense of the object’s
position and size. 
2/ Describe its sensory details, like color, texture, or taste. Strong sensory details can help
your reader relate to an object they’ve never seen before, or cast new light on something
familiar. These succinct descriptions, relating to the reader’s sense of touch, smell, taste, or
sight, will make the object come alive. 
3/ Talk about what it’s used for to give a sense of its purpose. How do you use this object
—or do you not use it at all? Why, or why not? Showing the reader the object’s purpose
through strong, descriptive adjectives can help them visualize it more strongly, or even
imagine what it would be like to use it themselves.
4/ End by telling or showing how the object is significant, depending on your tone. If
you’re asking your reader to read a whole paragraph just about an object, you want them to
know why it’s so important. 
1/ Start by describing the first thing that strikes you about the place. What’s the thing
that you notice first when you walk into this house, into this office, or down that street? Is it a
certain building, a sign, a window, or even a group of people? Whatever it is that makes this
place interesting to you—whether real or made-up—that’s probably the thing that’ll hook
your readers, too. Consider focusing on an attribute that you’ll be specifically elaborating on
later in the paragraph.
2/ Highlight small place details to make your description interesting. Almost everyone
has seen a bedroom before, or gone into a classroom or a grocery store. Focusing on specific
aspects that make the room, classroom, or grocery store unique and different is what will
hook your readers and help them visualize this place.
3/ Use surprising, exotic language to make the place come to life. Even the most
seemingly boring of locations can become vivid and fascinating when paired with strong
language.
4/ Add sensory details to appeal to your sense of scent, touch, and sound. Make your
readers feel exactly what it’s like to be in this place, from the wind on their face to the sound
of dogs barking or cars rushing past. 
5/ Write about how you or your character react to the place. Huge chunks of place
description can get a little boring for even the most dedicated reader.
6/ Include only the most important details so you don’t bog your reader down. Keep
your place description paragraph to 3-4 sentences of just the most important aspects.
 Expository or explanatory Paragraph
1/ Define your purpose for writing. Think about why you are writing an expository essay.
Jot down some of the reasons why you are writing an expository essay and what you hope to
do with your completed essay
2/ Consider your audience. Think about who will be reading your expository essay.
Consider the needs and expectations of your readers before your begin writing
3/ Generate ideas for your expository essay. Before you begin writing your essay, you
should take some time to flesh out your ideas and get some things down on paper. Invention
activities like listing, freewriting, clustering, and questioning can help you to develop ideas
for your expository essay
4/ Make an outline. Once you have gotten some of your ideas on paper, you may want to
organize those ideas into an outline before you begin drafting your essay.
5/ Find appropriate sources. See your assignment guidelines or ask your instructor if you
have questions about what types of sources are appropriate for this assignment. Books,
articles from scholarly journals, magazine articles, newspaper articles, and trustworthy
websites are some sources that you might consider using.
6/ Evaluate your sources to determine their credibility before you decide to use
them. There are several things that you will need to consider in order to determine whether or
not a source is trustworthy
7/ Read your sources well. Make sure that you understand what the author is saying. Take
time to look up words and concepts that you do not understand. 
8/ Take notes while you read your sources. Highlight and underline significant passages so
that you can come back to them. 
9/ Develop your tentative thesis. Effective thesis statements express the main focus of a
paper and state an arguable claim.
1/ Begin with an engaging sentence that gets right into your topic. Your introduction
should immediately begin discussing your topic. 
2/ Provide context. Provide enough background information or context to guide your readers
through your essay.
3/Provide your thesis statement. Your thesis statement should be 1-2 sentences that express
your main argument. 
1/ Determine how many paragraphs to include. The most common length for an
expository essay is five-paragraphs, but an expository essay can be longer than that.
2/ Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence. The topic sentence introduces the main
idea of the paragraph. It should introduce one piece of supporting evidence that supports your
thesis.
3/ Elaborate on your supporting evidence. After you have stated your topic sentence,
provide specific evidence from your research to support it. 
4/ Analyze the significance of each piece of evidence. Explain how the evidence you have
provided in that paragraph connects to your thesis. Write a sentence or two for each piece of
evidence. Consider what your readers will need to know as you explain these connections.
5/ Conclude and transition into your next paragraph. Each paragraph should transition
into the next. The conclusion of each body paragraph should sum up your main point while
showing how it works with your next point.
1/ Restate and rephrase your thesis. The first sentence of your concluding paragraph should
restate your thesis. 
2/ Summarize and review your main ideas. Take one sentence to summarize each main
piece of supporting evidence, as presented in your essay's body.[22]
3/ Offer a final thought or call to action. Use your last sentence to make a final statement
about your topic.