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Unit 1, - Coggle Diagram
Unit 1
Basic paragraph structure
Paragraph: group of sentences with one central idea
Parts of a paragraph
Supporting detail sentences
Many sentences, generally 6-8
Gives reasons and examples. in other words, details of the topic.
Conclusion sentence
Is only one sentence
Restates the topic sentence
Topic sentence
Is only one sentence
Introduces the subject
Topic sentence
What is a topic sentence
The most important sentence is a paragraph
It´s generally the first sentence of the paragraph
It introduces the subject, and tells the reader why are you writing about it
Parts
Controlling idea
It´s the focus of the paragraph
Topic
It´s the subjetc of the paragraph
Conclusion sentence
What is a conclusion sentence
The last sentence of the paragraph
Purpose
Remind the subjetc from the topic sentence
Using synonyms and switching the order of the topic sentence
Give the reader a reason to think about the topic afterwards
Tell the reader that the paragraph is coming to an end
Typically with a transition word
As a result; clearly, finally, in brief, in sum, overall, thus, in the end.
Write an academic sumary paragraph
Steps to write a summary paragraph
5 steps
Read until is very clear, taking notes
Revise and edit
Write the summary from the notes
Compare the summary and your version
Identify the main points
Structure
Supporting sentences
State the main points in the same order of the original
Concluding sentence
Give the author´s conclusion
Topic sentence
State the main idea and the source of the information
Qualities
Includes the main points, not the details
Concise and brief
Clear to read without the necessity to read the original text
No opinions, all objective