Writing III Review - Paragraph structure

The 1.___________ provides details and facts to expand the topic of a paragraph.

The 2.___________summarizes the main points or restates the topic sentence in different words.

The 3.___________ tells what subject matter the paragraph is going to discuss.

• 1. Topic sentence

  2. Supporting idea(s)

  3. Conclusing sentence

• 1. Conclusing sentence

  2. Topic sentence

  3. Supporting idea(s)

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• 1. Supporting idea(s)

  2. Conclusing sentence

  3. Topic sentence

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Topic sentences are made of a TOPIC and a CONTROLLING IDEA.

Considering that....

The Topic names the subject of the paragraph, and the Controlling idea tells what the paragraph will say about the topic as it controls or limits the topic to a very specific point or points....

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What is the section in red of this topic sentence?

Some marriages are a union of two families.

• Topic

• Controlling idea

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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What is the section in red of this topic sentence?

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Education in Chile has difficulties to implement team work in the national curriculum.

• Topic

• Controlling idea

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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What is the section in red of this topic sentence?

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It is important to be ready before buying a house.

• Topic

• Controlling idea

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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What is the topic and controlling idea of this topic sentence?

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Chile, its people, culture and places to visit.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Paragraph Unity

Unity is the quality of sticking to one idea from start to finish when writing. In a unified paragraph, a​ topic sentence contains the main idea and all supporting sentences serve to illustrate, clarify, and/or explain the main idea. The central purpose of a unified piece of writing is communicated effectively. So...

If a paragraph has unity problems it can mean that the supporting sentences or concluding sentence do not completely relate to the topic sentence.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The following paragraph has unity problems. Can you identify where the problem is?

Cats are not always good pets because they lack cleaning habits, and an unfriendly personality. On one hand, cats are very smelly, and they hate water, so it is very difficult to give them a bath. On the other hand, cats are very expensive to maintain. Vets are usually expensive and cats get sick all the time, so you need money to have a cat. In conclusion, before getting a cat people need to be aware of their hygiene issues, and the money they need to keep them healthy.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The following paragraph has unity problems. Can you identify where the problem is?

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Cats are the best pet for humans to have because of their great personality and cleaning habits. On one hand, cats are very smelly, and they hate water, so it is very difficult to give them a bath. On the other hand, cats are very independent, and they do not like living with humans. Most of time, humans annoy cats with their constant attention, and because they want to pet them all the time. It can be seen that thanks to their great hygiene and sweet behaviour cats are great companion for people.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The following paragraph has unity problems. Can you identify where the problem is?

Cats are not always good pets because they lack cleaning habits, and an unfriendly personality. On one hand, cats are very smelly, and they hate water, so it is very difficult to give them a bath. On the other hand, cats are very independent, and they do not like living with humans. Most of time, humans annoy cats with their constant attention, and because they want to pet them all the time. It can be seen that thanks to their great hygiene and sweet behaviour cats are great companion for people.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2