Paragraph
Format
When you write a
paragraph, you must follow certain rules about format. Format means how the paragraph looks on a
page. Here are some key points about
format to remember when writing a paragraph:
1. Double-space. Most teachers expect pass-in writing to be
double-spaced. This allows the teacher
to make comments about your writing and offer corrections. It also make your writing easier to read.
2. Write in pen, not
pencil. Black or blue ink is best. Leave the green, pink and silver pens at
home.
3. Indent. Start your first sentence of each paragraph
about two cm in from the margin. If you
are using computer, use the TAB key.
4. Respect the margins. Keep your writing between the margins.
5. Don’t start each new
sentence on a new line.
6. Don’t use numbering or
bullet points.
7. Make sure each sentence is
a real sentence.
Paragraph
Writing
The purpose of a paragraph is to
express one point, idea or opinion. This main idea is expressed through three
sections of a paragraph:
1. Begin
your paragraph with a topic sentence. A
topic sentence states the topic of the paragraph and what you want to say about
it. A topic sentence must be a
clearly-written sentence.
2. Develop
your topic sentence with supporting sentences. The supporting sentences explain in detail
what you said in your topic sentence. Supporting
sentences can give opinions, descriptions, facts, and explanations.
3. End
your paragraph with a concluding sentence which restates your topic sentence in
different words. Your concluding
sentence reinforces your paragraph by repeating the topic and what you wanted
to say about it.
This is the basic model for a basic well-constructed
paragraph.
In this class, we will practice four
types of paragraphs: descriptive, narrative, process, and persuasive.
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