Parts and Characteristics of a Paragraph

sentence in the paragraph that reminds what the topic sentence is about and sums up its main idea

• topic sentence

• concluding sentence

• supporting details

• comment

part of the paragraph that reveals what you generally plan to propose, argue or explain

• supporting details

• concluding sentence

• topic sentence

• body

consists of facts, examples or instances

• concluding statement

• conclusion

• supporting details

• topic sentence

contains the main idea of the paragraph

• body

• concluding statement

• supporting details

• topic sentence

can be found anywhere in the paragraphh: beginning, middle or end.

• concluding statement

• topic sentence

• supporting details

• annotation

Summer is my favorite season. The weather is perfect for outside activities. I like going on hikes with my brother and fishing with my dad. I look forward to the smell of fresh grass and the view of nature. I really love summer!

Which is the concluding statement?

• Summer is my favorite season.

• The weather is perfect for outside activities.

• I really love summer!

• look forward to the smell of fresh grass and the view of nature.

Summer is my favorite season. The weather is perfect for outside activities. I like going on hikes with my brother and fishing with my dad. I look forward to the smell of fresh grass and the view of nature. I really love summer!

Which is the topic sentence?

• Summer is my favorite season.

• The weather is perfect for outside activities.

• I look forward to the smell of fresh grass and the view of nature.

• I really love summer!

The topic sentence in the paragraph should be elaborated on using concrete evidence, different examples, relevant facts, and specific details.

• indention

• adequate development

• coherence

• unity

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

• coherence

• unity

• adequate development

• standard

The sentences are arranged logically,making them easily understood by the reader.

• unity

• coherence

• good grammar

• adequate development