Composing Effective Paragraph

This or these sentence(s) in the paragraph usually restate the main idea in different words or summarize the main points of the paragraph.

• Paragraph

• Topic sentence

• Supporting details

• Concluding sentence

A part of the paragraph that develops the main idea. It can be facts, statistics, details, or examples.

• Paragraph

• Topic sentence

• Supporting details

• Concluding sentence

This is a series of sentences that develop a main idea or point.

• Paragraph

• Topic sentence

• Supporting details

• Concluding sentence

It states the main idea of the paragraph. It shows what the whole paragraph is all about.

• Paragraph

• Topic sentence

• Supporting details

• Concluding sentence

   

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good topic sentence?

• It presents the broadset view of what you want your readers to understand.

• It shapes the specific topic of the paragraph.

• Topic sentence is always stated.

• Provides unity to the paragraph.

It is an opening statement that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to read on.

•    Coherence

•    Cohesion

• Hook

•      Transition

This is achieved when sentences are ordered in a logical manner and when clear transitions link sentences.

• Coherence

• Cohesion

• Hook

• Transition

It is a word or phrase that connects one idea to another.

• Coherence

• Hook

• Paragraph

• Transition

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a concluding sentence?

•        summarizes the key points in the paragraph

•  draws a conclusion based on the information in the paragraph

• repeats the same words of the main point

• makes a prediction, suggestion, or recommendation about the information

All except one have the qualities of supporting sentences; which one is not?

• Needs to state one idea clearly

• Provides evidence and examples

• Explains the evidence or example included

• Elaborates and explains the idea introduced in the topic sentence