Types of Paragraphs

Data Privacy
Reminders

Muting Audio

and

Pauses

Disruptions

&

Disconnections

Prayer

and

Attendance

How can one effectively
assert his/her own
identity through oral and
written communication?

Essential Question

Learning Targets

● I can classify text types;

● I can make

generalizations from
different text types.

Seek First to

Understand then
to be Understood

LCV - LLIM
Habit no. 5

1.

The Definition
of a Paragraph

Put First Things First!

2.

The Three Parts
of a Paragraph

3.

4.

5.

Paragraph

Types and their

Examples

Canvas

Worksheet

Practice
Exercise

Canvas

Graded Task

Paragraph Types

Term 2 | Cycle 7 | Session 1

What is a
Paragraph?

Think!

LEARN

WHAT IS A PARAGRAPH?

● A paragraph is a group of sentences that is

composed of one main idea.

● It has five types: descriptive, narrative,

expository, persuasive, compare and contrast.

● It is always written with an indent in the

beginning

● It has three basic parts: topic sentence,

supporting sentences, and closing sentence.

The Three Parts of

the Paragraph

I

Topic

Sentence

This is a sentence

where the main idea
is found. To write it,

summarize your main

idea into one

sentence.

The THREE Parts of the Paragraph

II

Supporting
Sentences

These make up the

body of the

paragraph and add
details to the topic

sentence.

-To write one,

elaborate on your
topic sentence and
think about details

that would support it.

III

Closing
Sentence

It restates the main
idea and concludes
the paragraph to a
close. To write one,

paraphrase your main
point in the sentence.

LEARN

LEARN

Let’s dig deeper!

LEARN

Think!

Sunset is the time of day when our sky meets the outer

space solar winds. There are blue, pink, and purple swirls,
spinning and twisting, like clouds of balloons caught in a
blender. The sun moves slowly to hide behind the line of horizon,
while the moon races to take its place in prominence atop the
night sky. People slow to crawl, entranced, fully forgetting the
deeds that still must be done. There is a coolness, calmness,
when the sun does set.

What details are prominent?
What senses are activated?

Are there any adjectives used in the paragraph?

LEARN

1. Descriptive Paragraph

●

It describes something and shows the reader what a
thing or a person is like.

●

The words chosen in the description often appeal to the
five senses of touch, smell, sight, sound, and taste
(imagery.)

●

Descriptive paragraphs can be artistic and may deviate
from grammatical norms.

Think!

What topics would be best suited for

this paragraph type?

LEARN

Think!

It's been almost ten years since I first ran for political office. I was thirty-five at

the time, four years out of law school, recently married, and generally impatient
with life. A seat in the Illinois legislature had opened up, and several friends
suggested that I run, thinking that my work as a civil rights lawyer, and contacts
from my days as a community organizer, would make me a viable candidate. After
discussing it with my wife, I entered the race and proceeded to do what every
first-time candidate does: I talked to anyone who would listen.

I went to block club meetings and church socials, beauty shops and

barbershops. If two guys were standing on a corner, I would cross the street to hand
them campaign literature. And everywhere I went, I'd get some version of the same
two questions.

Who is speaking?

What did the speaker do?

LEARN

2. Narrative Paragraph

● This type of paragraph tells a story.

● There is a sequence of action or there is a clear

beginning, middle, and end to the paragraph.

LEARN

Think!

What topics would be best suited for

the narrative paragraph type?

LEARN

Think!

Here is the perfect system for cleaning your room. First, move all the items that

do not have a proper place to the center of the room. Get rid of at least five things that
you have not used within the last year. Take out all of the trash, and place all of the
dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. Now find a location for each of the items you had
placed in the center of the room. For any remaining items, see if you can squeeze
them in under your bed or stuff them into the back of your closet. See, that was easy!

Do you do these things at home?

What tasks are familiar to you?

How do you do things differently?

LEARN

3. Expository Paragraph

LEARN

● This type of paragraph explains something or

provides instruction.

● It could also describe a process and move the reader

step by step through a method.

● This type of paragraph often requires research, but it

is possible that the writer is able to rely on his or her
own knowledge and expertise.

Think!

What topics would be

best suited for this
paragraph type?

LEARN

Think!

The school fair is right around the corner, and tickets have just gone on sale.

We are selling a limited number of tickets at a discount, so move fast and get yours
while they are still available. This is going to be an event you will not want to miss!
First off, the school fair is of great value when compared with other forms of
entertainment. Also, your ticket purchase will help our school, and when you help
the school, it helps the entire community. But that’s not all! Every ticket you
purchase enters you in a drawing to win fabulous prizes. And don’t forget, you will
have mountains of fun because there are acres and acres of great rides, fun games,
and entertaining attractions! Spend time with your family and friends at our school
fair. Buy your tickets now!

Is this text trying to make you do something?

Is it successful?

How do you convince other people to do things for you?

LEARN

4. Persuasive Paragraph

LEARN

● This type of paragraph tries to get the reader to

accept a particular point of view or understand the
writer's position.

● This is the type of paragraph is useful when building

an argument.

● It often requires the collection of facts and

research.

Think!

Where would a

persuasive paragraph

be useful?

LEARN

Think!

Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. Both

are bodies of water, but oceans are very large bodies of saltwater, while lakes are
much smaller bodies of freshwater. Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while
oceans are what surround continents. Both have plants and animals living in them.
The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support
much smaller forms of life. When it is time for a vacation, both will make a great
place to visit and enjoy.

What is this text about?

How else are oceans and lakes similar?

What other things will you see in an ocean and not in a lake and vice versa?

LEARN

5. Compare and Contrast Paragraph

LEARN

● This type of paragraph talks about the similarities

and differences of a particular topic.

● Compare- focuses on SIMILARITIES

● Contrast- focuses on DIFFERENCES

Think!

What can you compare

and contrast?

LEARN

Let us Practice!

Multiple Choice

PRACTICE

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: The day I won first place in the box car derby race was the proudest day of my life.

• compare and contrast

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

PRACTICE

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: My best friend's freckled face always has a glowing, crooked smile.

• compare and contrast

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

PRACTICE

This paragraph is used to tell a story. There is a logical sequence of events.

• compare and contrast

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

PRACTICE

In this type of paragraph, the author is writing about what a person, place, or thing is like.

• compare and contrast

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

PRACTICE

This type of paragraph aims to convince another person to change or at least think about changing their opinion about something.

• compare and contrast

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

PRACTICE

This type of paragraph is used to present information, ideas, or opinions.

• compare and contrast

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

PRACTICE

This type of paragraph talks about the similarities and differences of a particular topic.

• compare and contrast

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

PRACTICE

Which type of paragraph would this topic sentence best go with: Despite what dog lovers might believe, cats actually make better pets.

• compare and contrast

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Think some more!

● How are transitional words and paragraph types

connected?

● How can paragraph types be powerful tools for writers?

● Please summarize/generalize/synthesize our lesson for

this cycle.

Graded Task: ⭐

T2 C7 S1 Paragraph Types

Please answer the T2 C7 Session 1 Paragraph Types

posted in Canvas.

Do not forget to submit it within the day.

Good luck!

Thank you!