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WPS Unit 3: Paragraph Writing (Parts of a paragraph (Body (develops &…
WPS Unit 3: Paragraph Writing
Parts of a paragraph
Body
Supporting sentence 1
Supporting sentence 2
develops & supports main idea with particular facts, details, evidence and examples
in short paras, only 2-3 supporting sentences
How to ensure that ideas are developed
Evaluate causes and reasons
Compare and contrast ideas
Examine testimony (what others say through quotes)
Examine effects and consequences
Analyze the topic
Describe the topic
cite data (facts, statistics, evidence, details, etc)
use examples and illustrations
define key terms
Concluding Statement
shows how main idea of para and supporting facts are relevant to main topic of entire report
in long paras: summarises the information presented in the para
Topic sentence
states main idea of paragraph
should be as near the beginning of the paragraph as possible (for beginning writers)
helps reader understand the topic of para
Connectives
Examples
Explanation
for example, in other words
Concession
although, nevertheless, nonetheless
Sequencing
first of all, then, next, finally
Contrast
however, nevertheless, on the other hand, but, instead, in contrast, yet, through
Indicating cause and effect
and so, because, since, so, consequently, as a result, thanks to this, because of this, thus
Addition
also, furthermore, moreover, and
Reinforcement
besides, anyway, after all, especially, in fact
what do they do
shows how one idea leads to the next/shows the relationships between ideas
join ideas together/make relationships between ideas clearer
improve the flow of sentences, so that they are less abrupt