paragraphs and how to use them

Paragraphs What is a Paragraph?  A group of sentences with a common theme  A natural division in writing  They introduce, develop and expand on the topic being discussed When we start a new Paragraph?  To introduce a new idea  To introduce a change of time or place  When somebody says something Where will I see paragraphs?  In newspapers  In magazines  In letters  In stories How can I link paragraphs? By using linking words and phrases  To show contrast – on the other hand  To add ideas to – as well as, in addition  To show chronological order – firstly, after that, later, then  To show agreement  Look at these pieces of writing Where you think the paragraphs should be? When I was 16 years old I went to college I didn’t like it very much because there were too many people about I got lost in the corridors and I couldn’t find my locker After a few days I started to get used to it I was given a map to find my way around Now I have been there for over a year Some new students are coming in next week I shall be helping to show them around That’s progress! When I was 16 years old I went to college I didn’t like it very much because there were too many people about I got lost in the corridors and I couldn’t find my locker After a few days I started to get used to it I was given a map to find my way around Now I have been there for over a year Some new students are coming in next week I shall be helping to show them around That’s progress! The three parts of a individual paragraph Imagine you have been asked to write a paragraph about your favourite sport, how would you go about this? ANSWER Paragraphs can be made up of parts A paragraph will follow a specific order The topic sentence The supporting details The concluding sentence The three major parts of a paragraph? Part one    The TOPIC sentence- the first part of the paragraph It conveys the overall point of the paragraph It also helps the reader to know what the paragraph will be about The three major parts of a paragraph? Part two   The supporting details- this part of the paragraph gives more information about the main part through the use of examples They simply give….more details The three major parts of a paragraph? Part three    The CONCLUDING sentence-is a reflection on the main point It is a closing sentence It prepares the reader for a smooth transition to the next paragraph if there is one Exercise Read the following paragraph and decide Which is the topic sentence?  What are the three examples in the supporting part of the paragraph?  Which is the concluding sentence?  Example paragraph There are three reasons as to why I prefer jogging to other sports One reason is that jogging is a cheap sport I can practice it anywhere without the need for any type of equipment Another reason I prefer jogging is that it is good for my heart When I run I feel like I am making my heart healthy! Finally, I prefer this sport because it is safe, unlike horse riding for example For all of these reasons I consider jogging the best form of exercise  Write a paragraph of your own about your favourite types of exercise Make sure your paragraph contains the three parts explained to you in this presentation [...]... sentence It prepares the reader for a smooth transition to the next paragraph if there is one Exercise Read the following paragraph and decide Which is the topic sentence?  What are the three examples in the supporting part of the paragraph?  Which is the concluding sentence?  Example paragraph There are three reasons as to why I prefer jogging to other sports One reason is that jogging is a cheap... I feel like I am making my heart healthy! Finally, I prefer this sport because it is safe, unlike horse riding for example For all of these reasons I consider jogging the best form of exercise  Write a paragraph of your own about your favourite types of exercise Make sure your paragraph contains the three parts explained to you in this presentation ... see paragraphs?  In newspapers  In magazines  In letters  In stories How can I link paragraphs? By using linking words and phrases  To show contrast – on the other hand  To add ideas to. .. it very much because there were too many people about I got lost in the corridors and I couldn’t find my locker After a few days I started to get used to it I was given a map to find my way around... helping to show them around That’s progress! When I was 16 years old I went to college I didn’t like it very much because there were too many people about I got lost in the corridors and I couldn’t