Crafting Unified and Coherent Paragraphs

The video tutorial explains how to write a good paragraph in English by focusing on two key elements: unity and coherence. Unity involves having a clear topic sentence and ensuring all sentences support the main idea. Coherence is achieved by using transition words to connect sentences smoothly. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these concepts, emphasizing the importance of both unity and coherence in creating well-structured paragraphs.

What are the two key concepts discussed in the video for writing a good paragraph?

• Spelling and Punctuation

• Style and Tone

• Unity and Coherence

• Grammar and Vocabulary

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To state the main idea of the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide an example

• To introduce a new topic

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following should NOT be included in a paragraph to maintain unity?

• Unrelated information

• Examples

• Explanations

• Supporting details

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the example paragraph, what is the main idea?

• Writing in English is unnecessary

• Writing in English can be difficult

• Writing in English is easy

• Writing in English is fun

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the role of the second sentence in the example paragraph?

• To give an example

• To explain a reason

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide a conclusion

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is coherence in a paragraph?

• The length of the paragraph

• The connection between sentences

• The number of examples

• The use of complex vocabulary

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which transition word is used to connect sentence 2 and sentence 3 in the example paragraph?

• However

• Therefore

• For example

• In conclusion

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the purpose of transition words in a paragraph?

• To provide definitions

• To make the paragraph longer

• To introduce new topics

• To connect ideas and ensure flow

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In the second example paragraph, what is the main idea?

• Many people enjoy cooking from scratch

• Many people are learning to cook

• Many people are busy and prefer ready-made foods

• Many people dislike ready-made foods

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which transition word is used to add more information in the second example paragraph?

• Finally

• Nevertheless

• In addition

• Firstly

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5