Paragraph: Food and Topic Sentence
1. What is a paragraph? A paragraph is a group of sentences that all refer to the topic sentence. A paragraph is generally at least three sentences long, and should not, if at all possible, exceed half of a page. Transitions between paragraphs lend a fluid smoothness to the finished essay. http://essay-advice.papercheck.com/?p=15 2. What are the parts of a paragraph?
There are three parts to a good paragraph. The Topic Sentence, the body, and the conclusion. The topic sentence, states the point of view of the author. The body, the bulk of the paragraph gives the details or the supporting details backing up or proving the point of view of the topic sentence. The conclusion sums up the details point by point by restating the original point made in the topic sentence and ultimately convinces the reader of the point made. The conclusion ends by bringing it home by concluding with a closing sentence that is memorable to the reader.
http://www.reference.com/motif/reference/parts-of-a-paragraph 3. Give a sample paragraph, and then label the parts.
Sunday is my favorite day because I spend the day watching football with my dad.On Sunday, unlike the other days of the week when he works, my dad spends the whole day with me watching football on TV. We even eat lunch together while watching. The highlight of the day is watching the Dolphins game. Dad and I get so excited, we yell and cheer together.On Sundays, I get to combine watching my favorite sport and spending time with my favorite person—what a great day!
http://www.time4writing.com/writing-resources/paragraph-writing-secrets/
4.what are the paragraph structures for main ideas?
The outline structure of a paragraph is easy to find when the main idea is in the firstsentence. All you have to do is find the topic and look for the major details that match the list you are making in your mind as you read. You can see right away if you were correct about what you expected to be listed in the paragraph.
There are three parts to a good paragraph. The Topic Sentence, the body, and the conclusion. The topic sentence, states the point of view of the author. The body, the bulk of the paragraph gives the details or the supporting details backing up or proving the point of view of the topic sentence. The conclusion sums up the details point by point by restating the original point made in the topic sentence and ultimately convinces the reader of the point made. The conclusion ends by bringing it home by concluding with a closing sentence that is memorable to the reader.
http://www.reference.com/motif/reference/parts-of-a-paragraph 3. Give a sample paragraph, and then label the parts.
Sunday is my favorite day because I spend the day watching football with my dad.On Sunday, unlike the other days of the week when he works, my dad spends the whole day with me watching football on TV. We even eat lunch together while watching. The highlight of the day is watching the Dolphins game. Dad and I get so excited, we yell and cheer together.On Sundays, I get to combine watching my favorite sport and spending time with my favorite person—what a great day!
http://www.time4writing.com/writing-resources/paragraph-writing-secrets/
4.what are the paragraph structures for main ideas?
The outline structure of a paragraph is easy to find when the main idea is in the firstsentence. All you have to do is find the topic and look for the major details that match the list you are making in your mind as you read. You can see right away if you were correct about what you expected to be listed in the paragraph.