Paragraph Writing

Paragraph Writing
By, Muhammad Suleman.
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Topic Sentence
 What is the topic sentence?
The topic sentence is the first sentence in a
paragraph.
 What does it do?
It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
 How do I write one?
Summarize the main idea of your paragraph.
Indicate to the reader what your paragraph
will be about.
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Example:
 There are three reasons why Canada is one of

the best countries in the world.
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Supporting Details
 What are supporting sentences?
They come after the topic sentence,
making up the body of a paragraph.
 What do they do?
They give details to develop and
support the main idea of the paragraph.
 How do I write them?
You should give supporting facts,
details, and examples.
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Example:
First, Canada has an excellent health

care system. All Canadians have access to
medical services at a reasonable price.
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Second, Canada has a high standard
of education. Students are taught by
well-trained teachers and are
encouraged to continue studying at
university
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. Finally,Canada's cities are clean and
efficiently managed. Canadian cities
have many parks and lots of space for
people to live.
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Closing Sentence
 What is the closing sentence?
The closing sentence is the last sentence in
a paragraph.
 What does it do?
It restates the main idea of your paragraph.
 How do I write one?
Restate the main idea of the paragraph
using different words.
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Example:
 As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
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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. Lastly, 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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Six Prewriting Steps:
Think carefully about what you are going to

write. Ask yourself:
1. What question am I going to answer in this

paragraph or essay?
2. How can I best answer this question?
3. What is the most important part of my

answer?
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4. How can I make an introductory sentence (or
thesis statement) from the most important
part of my answer?
5. What facts or ideas can I use to support my
introductory sentence?
6.How can I make this paragraph or essay
interesting? Do I need more facts on this
topic? and
Where can I find more facts on this topic?
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Five Writing Steps:
1. Open your notebook and word processor.

2. Write the topic sentence, supporting
sentences, and closing sentence.
3. Write clear and simple sentences to
express your meaning.
4. Focus on the main idea of your paragraph.
5. Use the dictionary to help you find
additional words to express your ideas.
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Editing Paragraphs
 What is the editing stage?
The editing stage is when you check
your paragraph for mistakes and correct
them.
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Grammar and Spelling
1. Check your spelling.

2. Check your grammar.
3. Read your essay again.
4. Make sure each sentence has a subject.
5. See if your subjects and verbs agree with
each other.
6. Check the verb tenses of each sentence.
7. Make sure that each sentence makes sense.
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Style and Organization
1. Make sure your paragraph has a topic

sentence.
2. Make sure your supporting sentences
focus on the main idea.
3. Make sure you have a closing sentence.
4. Check that all your sentences focus on
the main idea.
5. See if your paragraph is interesting.
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Now your turn to write a paragraph.
1.Playing outside
2.Friends
3.Birthday gift
4.Morning Assembly in school
5.Visit to historical place
6.Clean environment
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1. A day I will always remember
2. A friend who moved away
3. A great scientific breakthrough
4. A person who changed history
5. A personal habit I'd like to change
6. A project I am working on
7. A typical evening at homeThe toys I'll
never give up
8. Tools I will need in my intended
profession
9. We all make mistakes
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Kinds of Sentences and Their
Punctuation
http://www.towson.edu/ows/
sentences.htm
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A sentence may be one of four kinds,
depending upon the number and type(s)
of clauses it contains.
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Thank you
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By, Muhammad Suleman.

 There are three reasons why Canada is one of

First, Canada has an excellent health

 As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

Think carefully about what you are going to

1. What question am I going to answer in this

2. How can I best answer this question?

3. What is the most important part of my

1. Open your notebook and word processor.

1. Check your spelling.

1. Make sure your paragraph has a topic

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