TYPES OF

PARAGRAPH
• Narrative Paragraph
• Descriptive Paragraph
• Process Paragraph
• Compare and Contrast Paragraph
• Cause and Effect Paragraph
• Problem and Solution Paragraph
Process Paragraph
 Parts of Paragraph
_________________________________ Topic

_______________________________________ Sentence

a______________________________________
_______________________________________ Supporting

_______________________________________ Sentences

_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________ Concluding

_______________________________________ Sentence
 Process Paragraph
• Explains how to do something, how something
is done, how something works.
• Keep in mind = simple present and future are
mostly used.
• Use transitions words = first, second, third,
fourth, after that, next, before, then, etc.
Compare and Contrast Paragraph
 Compare and contrast par
• Points out the similarities or differences about
something.
• The purpose is to show which one is more
superior than another, or to show changes
overtime.
• There are two methods: block or point by
point.
 Block Method
There are three differences between A and
B. First of all, A is more………………… However, A
has…….. Then, A is also………………….. On the
other hand, B is less………….. In addition, B
has……… Thus, B ………………………………. In
conclusion, 58% people choose A as their
…..rather than B.
 Point by point Method
There are three differences between A and
B. First of all, A is more………rather than B…………
It can be proven from data that……… However, A
has….. In contrast, B only has………. Then, A is
also more………………….. On the other hand, B is
less………….. Finally, 58% people choose A as
their …..rather than B.
NOTE:
Transitions are signposts or markers that
indicate a logical relationship or a shift in direction.

Paying attention to transitions will improve your

concentration and comprehension and will help you see
the logical connections between ideas.
 Transition Signals
First Second
Third Next
The next step Further
Then Before
After that Finally
Last In July
Last week In a few days
In 2005 By the time
Languages of Telling Similarities
• Both…..and
• The same…as
• Be the same….as
• Be similar
 Languages of Telling Similarities
• Both The United States and Great Britain operate
under a two-party system.
• The United States operates under the same two-party
system as Great Britain.
• The United States is the same as Great Britain in their
party system. Both of them operate under a two-party
system.
• The United States and Great Britain are similar in their
party system. Both of them operate under a two-party
system.
 3 Homework
rd

• Process Paragraph • Compare and contrast

Please write a paragraph
paragraph about how Please write a paragraph
to cook your favorite using one of these
food or beverage. topics.
1. City and village.
Write on separated page
of paper 2. Two countries.
Each paragraph consists of
150-200 words.
3. A sport car and
Don’t forget to write the luxury car.
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