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Paragraph |
A paragraph is a collection of related since it's dealing with a single Topic |
To be as effective as possible a paragraph should contain each of the following unity coherence a topic sentence and adequate development |
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Topic sentence |
Identifies the main idea of the paragraph also States the point the writer wishes to make about that subject |
Is at the beginning of a paragraph often the 1st sentence generally enough to express the paragraphs overall subject but it should be specific enough that the reader can understand the paragraphs main subject and point |
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Support/development |
Specific evidence and analysis that provides a deeper level of detail then your topic sentence |
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Coherence |
Coherence is the trait that makes the paragraph easily understandable to a reader |
It includes repetition of key ideas and appropriate transitional expressions |
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Unity |
The entire paragraph should concern itself with a single focus |
If it begins with one focus or major point of discussion it should not in with another or wonder within different ideas |
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Transitional expressions |
Transition words and phrases are used to relate ideas |
Riders may use transitions within paragraphs or between paragraphs so that the ideas flow smoothly between sentences and between paragraphs |
