How to Write a Paragraph

A paragraph can be defined as a group of sentences

that discuss only one main idea.
It’s structured by three types of sentences
1. Topic sentence
The topic sentence is usually the first sentence in the
paragraph. The topic sentence states the main idea of
the paragraph. It must be simple and not include
details.
It usually implies a question:

E.g.: The Internet has become really important for

three main reasons.

Question ¿What are the reasons why internet is so

important?
2. Supporting sentences
Supporting sentences are used to develop the topic sentence. In
other words, they give more information about the topic
sentence. Supporting sentences can give facts, statistics, details,
or examples.

E.g.: First, it enables people to access more information than ever

before.
Second, thanks to the Internet, people can communicate with
others in every part of the world via social networking websites

Three to five sentences will usually be enough to cover your

main points and adequately support your topic sentence.
3. Concluding sentence
The concluding sentence is the last sentence in the
paragraph. It usually restates the topic sentence in
different words or summarizes the main points of the
paragraph.

E.g.: In short, the Internet is, beyond doubt, an essential

and valuable tool nowadays.
The Internet has become really important for three main Topic sentence
reasons. First, it enables people to access more
information than ever before. That is, people can read
books, newspapers, or magazines online and for
free. Second, thanks to the Internet, people can
communicate with others in every part of the world via
social networking websites like Facebok, Supporting sentences
WhatsApp, WeChat, Twitter, Skype, Viber,
Snapchat, LinkInk, Reddir, etc. Third, the Internet is a
perfect tool to study and get certificates from well-known
top universities. In other words, now more than ever,
anyone can do free online courses in a variety of
subjects. In short, the Internet is, beyond doubt, an Concluding sentence
essential and valuable tool nowadays.
Checking your paragraph
Don’t forget checking:
Capitalization (months, days of the week, proper
names, titles)
Punctuation (don’t use long sentences, hard to
understand)
Spelling
Vocabulary (make sure you’re using the correct word)
Sentence structure (check the structure of the tense
you’re using)
Clarity of ideas (is this coherent?)
Is my paragraph complete?
To determine if your paragraph is complete, ask yourself:
Do all your sentences relate to the topic sentence?
Does each sentence make logical sense in relation to
the one before it?
Have you included enough evidence or examples to
demonstrate your point?
Is it clear what each piece of evidence means and why
you have included it?
Does all the evidence fit together and tell a coherent
story?
 Transitional words
Using transitional words between sentences builds the
unity and clarity of paragraphs. Transitional words like
“next”, “similarly”, or “for instance” make sentences
flow together.
Not using transitional words can make your paragraph
look like a shopping list.
It’s your Turn
Pick a topic and write a paragraph about it:

Your opinion about music nowadays.

Your opinion about a TV show.

Importance of eating healthy food.

What is the best sport for your health?

Your goal during this quarantine.