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Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
Learning Objective
Key Question
▪ How does a paragraph become effective?
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
1. COHESION/UNITY
VERSION 2:
I am one student who has a strong dislike for PE. First, I do not like how we
have little choice in the sports we play in. We usually play basketball,
volleyball, or other team sports. I am someone who prefers one-on-one
games because I am shy and I find it hard to work in a team. Second, most
sports we choose involves outdoor settings. My skin is sensitive to the sun
and I get allergies and become dark easily when exposed to sunlight for too
long. Finally, most sports we play are spectator sports. They are meant to
be played before a cheering audience. As someone who is self-conscious
when playing sports (especially since I am not sporty), I am uncomfortable
when all eyes are on me. Overall, I believe I will enjoy this subject more if
we had more options in the sports that we take up.
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
COHERENCE
b. Sequence
moreover, furthermore, next, also, finally, last, another, first,
second, third, besides, additionally, etc.
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
What are examples of SIGNAL DEVICES?
1. Transitions
- words and phrases that connect one idea to
another
c. Space
above, next to, below, behind, beside, etc.
d. Illustration
for instance, specifically, for example, namely, in this case,
to illustrate, etc.
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
What are examples of SIGNAL DEVICES?
1. Transitions
- words and phrases that connect one idea to
another
e. Comparison
similarly, also, in the same way, still, likewise, in comparison,
too, etc.
f. Contrast
but, despite, however, even though, yet, on the other hand,
although, on the contrary, otherwise, conversely, etc.
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
What are examples of SIGNAL DEVICES?
1. Transitions
- words and phrases that connect one idea to
another
h. Conclusion
thus, therefore, in conclusion, in short, etc.
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
What are examples of SIGNAL DEVICES?
2. Repetitions
- repetitions of main ideas keep continuity and
highlight important ideas
3. Synonyms
- words similar in meaning to important words or
phrases that prevent tedious repetitions
4. Pronouns
- words that connect readers to the original word
that the pronouns replace.