COMPOSING AN EFFECTIVE PARAGRAPH

COMPOSING AN EFFECTIVE PARAGRAPH

(Q4 W4)

Prepared by:

Jaime E. Robrigado, MT II

EXPECTATIONS:

At the end of the lessons, the learner is able to:

1. define paragraph;

2. explain the essential elements of an effective paragraph;

3. identify the basic structure of a paragraph;

4. organize a paragraph; and

5. compose an effective paragraph

Review:

• Synthesizing is summarizing and compiling of essential information

• You collect new information, form new thoughts and ideas, and evolve our thinking.

• Organizing a text is the process of pulling together background knowledge, newly learned ideas, connections, inferences, and summaries into a complete and original understanding of the text

Multiple Choice

An introductory sentence is part of the structure of a paragraph.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

An effective paragraph should focus on at least two ideas.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Using signal devices can strengthen the connection between sentences in a paragraph.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Coherence means that all of the sentences in the paragraph is related to the topic sentence.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A good paragraph develops the topic sentence by giving concrete evidence, examples, and specific details.

• True

• False

Brief Introduction:

• Paragraph writing is an essential skill a student like you should develop.

• If you possess this skill, it will enhance your imaginative and critical thinking abilities, which are the qualities of 21st -century learners.

BASIC STRUCTURE OF A PARAGRAPH

• Topic Sentence

• Supporting Sentences

• Concluding Sentence

Paragraph

A subdivision of a written composition that consists of one or more sentences, deals with one point or gives the words of one speaker, and begins on a new usually indented line. -Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Topic Sentence

It is a complete sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph

Position of the topic sentence:

• The topic sentence is usually the first sentence in a paragraph

• A topic sentence at the beginning of a paragraph gives readers an idea of what they will read and helps them understand the paragraph more easily.

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Parts of a topic sentence:

• Limited topic + verb + attitude, feeling, idea, opinion, or point of view

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Supporting Sentences

• They give details about the topic

• They provide information by citing an example, evidence, relevant fact, reason, incident, and specific information

Concluding Sentence

• It signals the end of the paragraph and reminds the reader of the main idea

• It summarizes the main points or restates the topic sentence in differentwords.

• It never adds new information

Rats

Through the centuries, rats have managed to survive all our efforts to destroy them. First, we poisoned and trapped them. Second, we have fumigated, flooded and burned them. Finally, we tried germ warfare. But despite all efforts, these enemies of ours continue to prove that they are the most indestructible pests.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

1. A CLEAR TOPIC SENTENCE

• It is the most important sentence in a paragraph

• It provides a “general summary” of the paragraph

2. UNITY

• It means that all of the sentences in the paragraph are related to the topic sentence

• The paragraph focuses solely on a single idea, point, or argument

3. COHERENCE

• The ideas must have a clear and logical relation to each other

• A paragraph can become more coherent through the use of logical orders and signal devices.

4. ADEQUATE DEVELOPMENT

• An effective paragraph is adequately developed when it describes, explains, and supports the topic sentence.

Remember that an effective paragraph;

• focuses on a single idea

• begins with a topic sentence that makes this single idea evident

• provides specific information that helps a reader understand the single idea

Agreement:

• Review the video lessons that will be uploaded in the Google Classroom

• Download the Q4 Week 4 USLeM and answer all the activities that will be part of your e-portfolio

• Observe the criteria's in the single paragraph rubric