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Unit 8: Paragraph Writing

• It is the closing sentence that reminds the readers of what they have to value. Notes
• It is compulsory for the completion of the paragraph unity.
• It eventually indicates the end of a paragraph.

• It prepares the reader for a smooth transition to the next paragraph if there is one.

8.1 Paragraph Types

A paragraph is a collection of sentences that deal with one subject. This is a paragraph—all
of these sentences talk about what a paragraph is. An effective paragraph consists of a topic
sentence, sentences that support this topic (the body of the paragraph), and a conclusion. The
topic sentence in this paragraph is the first one, where the word is defined. Everything after
that sentence is the body of this paragraph. The conclusion of this paragraph is the last
sentence. When you change the topic, you start a new paragraph—I will change to a new
paragraph next, to discuss different types of paragraphs and how to write an effective paragraph.
A paragraph can contain as many sentences and words as you need—just be sure that you
have said everything you need to say before you conclude the paragraph.

Did u know? Each paragraph should tell your reader about one subject, and should leave
them with a good idea of whatever you are talking about.

There are seven or eight different types of paragraph.
• Narrative Paragraphs—these are the paragraphs that tell you what is going on in a story,
and move things along.
The writer pauses to consider what the students need to know, then writes another sentence.
These sentences all lead the reader toward the idea that a paragraph is just a way of communicating.
After the writer finishes this paragraph, there will be another that needs to be written. The
writer glances at the clock on the wall. Will there be enough time?
• Descriptive Paragraphs—these paragraphs give descriptions of something so that you
can form a mental image of what is going on.

The WikiAnswers site is a colourful place. Bright oranges, blues, and greens entice the eye and
make you want to look around and see what is there. Little cartoon aliens decorate the site and
point to interesting things. Clicking on the buttons and arrows make new pages pop up, or
make things change around.
• Explanatory Paragraphs—this is sometimes divided into “Explaining With Examples”
and “Explaining a Process”—either way, these paragraphs provide an explanation for
something, so that you can understand it better. This whole paragraph is an explanatory
one!
In order to write a paragraph, first you think about what you want to say. Pretend that you
are explaining things to your friends, or to a younger person. Try to explain in simple terms
that are easy to follow. Once you have thought about it, start writing down what you would
say out loud. That’s all you need to do to write a paragraph.
• Compare and Contrast Paragraphs—these are the paragraphs that give similarities and
differences between things.

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