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UNIT 1, paragraPH 2, write a topic sentence, concluding sentence, idea…
UNIT 1
BASIC PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE
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What is a paragraph :question:
It's a group of sentences that talk about ONE important idea.
Structure of a paragraph
Supporting detail sentences
Talk about reasons and examples.
Concluding sentence
Restates topic sentence.
Topic sentence
It contains the subject + controlling idea.
HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC SUMMARY PARAGRAPH :question::bulb:
Qualities of a summary :smiley::check:
It's clearer than the original text.
Includes all of author's main points.
It's brief and concise.
Another qualities of a summary :warning:
No coping the author's main point, you need to paraphrase. :bulb:
You have to avoid plagiarism. :forbidden:
You have to be objective, so no opinions.
You have to keep the same meaning. :check:
Steps to writing a summary :!:
Read the text until you understand it, what's more, take notes.
Identify the author's important points.
Write your summary from your notes.
Check your summary against the original.
Revise and edit your summary for errors.
CONCLUDING SENTENCE
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What is a concluding sentence :question: :end:
It's the last sentence of a paragraph.
It can restate the topic sentence.
Tips for the concluding sentence :pencil2:
Try to use many synonyms.
Use a transition word to begin your sentence.
You also switch the order of the topic and controlling idea.
Give the reader something to think like a suggestion or an opinion.
HOW TO WRITE A TOPIC SENTENCE
What is a topic sentence :question::bookmark_tabs:
It's the most important sentece.
Tipically, it's the first sentence.
It has two parts: the first one tell the reader WHAT the paragraph is about and the second one is WHY you are writing about it.
How do I write one :question: :thinking_face:
Identify WHAT is the topic of the paragraph. :check:
Know the reason WHY you write about that topic. :check:
