WRITING A

PARAGRAPGH

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What is a Paragraph?
• A paragraph is a group of sentences that tells about
one subject or area.

• Each sentence in a paragraph must give information

about the topic

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Answer the questions:

1. What is the paragraph about?

2. How many main points are there in the paragraph?
What are they?
3. Are there any linkers/transition words used in this
paragraph?

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A sample paragraph
There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the
world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have
access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high
standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are
encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are
clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of
space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live

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 Position Function Method
Topic Sentence the first sentence in a introduce the main idea Summarize the main idea of
paragraph. of the paragraph. your paragraph. Indicate to
(sometimes in the the reader what your
middle) paragraph will be about.
Supporting come after the topic give details to develop give supporting facts, details,
Sentences sentence, making up and support the main and examples
the body of a idea of the paragraph
paragraph
Concluding the last sentence in a restates the main idea Restate the main idea of the
sentence paragraph of your paragraph paragraph using different
words

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OUTLINE
Write your paragraph in topic outline form as follows.
Topic sentence:
A. Supporting idea 1.
1.
2.
B. Supporting idea 2.
1.
2.
C. Supporting idea 3.
1.
2.
Concluding sentence: Martin Nguyen