It is the process of creating ideas followed by writing a paragraph.

• Grammatical signals

• Idea development

• Patterns of idea development

It refers to the the words, phrases, or expressions used to ensure the smooth flow of ideas in a paragraph. It is also known as cohesive devices.

• Grammatical signals

• Idea development

• Patterns of idea development

It is the writer's way or strategy in organizing the ideas within a paragraph.

• Grammatical signals

• Idea development

• Patterns of idea development

This pattern of idea development starts from the BIG to SMALL ideas.

• General-particular

• Claim and counterclaim

• Problem-solution

• Cause-effect

This pattern of idea development starts with an argument, supporting statement, and then, disapproving statement.

• General-particular

• Claim and counterclaim

• Problem-solution

• Cause-effect

1) Birds are insect controllers. 2) A 3-ounce baby bird will eat 51/2ounces of insects. Birds eat almost twice their own weight.

Which of the following is a general idea?

• #1

• #2

1) Birds are insect controllers. 2) A 3-ounce baby bird will eat 51/2ounces of insects. Birds eat almost twice their own weight.

Which of the following is the particular idea?

• #1

• #2

True or False:

There are times when problem-solution and cause-effect patterns overlap in one paragraph.

• True

• False

1) It was a warm sunny day for picnic. 2) On our faces and foreheads blow the warm, summer wind coming from the sea.

Which of the following is a general idea?

• #1

• #2

1) It was a warm sunny day for picnic. 2) On our faces and foreheads blow the warm, summer wind coming from the sea.

Which of the following is a particular idea?

• #1

• #2