Paragraph Writing Paragraph Writing What is an essay? An essay is a set of connected and sequential ideas written in such a way that they make a comprehensive whole. An essay is usually an expression- Dipak Parikh

-of one’s personal opinions, linked logically, on a given topic. Format of an essay: Generally an essay can be divided in to three main parts, namely, the introduction, the body and the conclusion. Dipak Parikh

How to write a good essay: (1)Collect and arrange ideas and facts in a logical order. (2)Make an outline of the essay. (3)Maintain linkage of ideas and continuity of thought throughout. Dipak Parikh

(4)Avoid repetition and unnecessary or hackneyed expressions. (5)Frame simple and short sentences. (6)Ensure grammatical accuracy, correct spelling and appropriate punctuation. Dipak Parikh

(7) Make sure that the essay is meaningful and quite readable. (8) Use sentences of different lengths and types so as to break the monotony and increase the interest factor. The quality is important not the length Dipak Parikh

(1)Generally it should be written in the past tense. At the time of writing the paragraph on visit to- the following points should be noted. (1)Generally it should be written in the past tense. (2)Name of the place… (3)Why is it known? Dipak Parikh

(6)With whom did you go there? (7)When did you reach? (4)Where is it situated ? (5)How did you go there? (6)With whom did you go there? (7)When did you reach? (8)How did you enter? (9)What did you see there? Dipak Parikh

(12)What did you like much? (13) How was the visit? (10)What did you learn? (11)Did you like? Why? (12)What did you like much? (13) How was the visit? At the time of writing about festival the following points should be noted. Dipak Parikh

(1)Name of the different festival (2)Name of your favourite festival (3)Why is it your festival? (4)Why is the festival known for? (5)Who celebrates it? Why? Dipak Parikh

(6)How do they celebrate it? (7)It’s religious, social and national importance. (8)Gives joy to people. At the time of writing about any event, the following points should be noted. Dipak Parikh

(3)Where was it happened? (4)What happened actually? (1)What was the time? (2)What did you see? (3)Where was it happened? (4)What happened actually? (5)What was the damage? (6)How many people injured/Died? Dipak Parikh

(7)What did you do? (8)How was the scene? (9)What did you feel? *At the time of writing about the public figures(1) such as a policeman, a postman, a driver, a conductor and a nurse,-the following points Dipak Parikh

(1)Who does not know a public figure like……..? Should be noted. (1)Who does not know a public figure like……..? (2)He(she) wears a ……..uniform. (3) Whether it is a chilling winter or a scorching summer or a drenching monsoon - Dipak Parikh

-monsoon he/she has to render his/her duties. (4)He/she has to ready at any time of the day. (5)His/Hers is a very hard life. (6)Sometimes at the cost of his/her domestic duties he/she has to render his/her - Dipak Parikh

-has to render his/her duties of the job. (7)He/She gets very little as a pay for what he/she does. (8)Sometimes he/she has to work overtime. (9)He/She is kind by nature. Dipak Parikh

(10)People welcome him/her with enthusiasm. (11)People should be kind and respectful to him/her. *At the time of writing the paragraph(2) on-a Tailor, a Washerman, a Grocer, A cobbler, a Florist etc. the Dipak Parikh

-following points should be noted. (1)Who does not know a public figure like……… (2)We cannot do without him. (3)He works from down to dusk. (4)His is a very hard life. Dipak Parikh

(5) He provides us with our daily needs. (6) He has to work very carefully to satisfy his customer. (7)Sometimes he has to bear the loss if he not careful. (8) He has to be very punctual- Dipak Parikh

(9)Generally he runs his business in a very small place. -about the time of delivery of goods. (9)Generally he runs his business in a very small place. (10)He keeps his place neat and tidy. (11)He treats his customers very kindly and honestly. Dipak Parikh

(12) He is the master of his trade (12) He is the master of his trade. He knows everything about his business. *At the time of writing the paragraph on(3) a milkman, a newspaper boy, a hawker, a green grocer etc. the following points should be noted. Dipak Parikh

(1)We are quite familiars with a public figure like…………. (2)He is dressed shabbily and dirty. (3)He shouts about his items or rings the bell. (4)We see him going from one house to another house. Dipak Parikh

(6)He travels many kilometers a day. (5)His is a very hard life because he has to go from one house to another house on foot. (6)He travels many kilometers a day. (7)One must be very careful while dealing with him because he can cheat you- Dipak Parikh

(8) His is a very important service to our society. -in so many ways. (8) His is a very important service to our society. (9)He comes to our door in all seasons. (10)Sometimes when we are not able to go out for purchasing our daily need,- Dipak Parikh

-he is always at out doors. *Public Figures(4) At the time of writing the paragraph on-a teacher, a farmer, a carpenter, a scientist, a potter etc. the following points should be noted. Dipak Parikh

(1)Who does not know a public figure like………. (2) In a way he is a creator and an artist. (3)He is always full of thoughts of his work. (4)He is quite familiar with varieties of materials he uses- Dipak Parikh

(5) He is very serious about his work. -in his work. (5) He is very serious about his work. (6) For him his creation is like a child, a living thing. (7) He is a very important figure in our society. (8) Without him it is impossible- Dipak Parikh

(9) He has to be very meticulous in his work. -to make any progress. (9) He has to be very meticulous in his work. Specimen-Paragraph Writing (1) Holi (Points: Spring festival-Prahlad’s story- activities of people-victory of Prahlad-Dhuleti) Dipak Parikh

Holi is one of the festivals of Hindu people Holi is one of the festivals of Hindu people. It is celebrated on full-moon day of Falgun. So it is called a festival day of spring. Prahlad worshipped God Vishnu. Hiranyakashyapa did not like this. He sent his sister Holika to Prahlad to burn him. But- Dipak Parikh

-God turned Holika into ashes -God turned Holika into ashes. So this festival is celebrated in honour of Prahlad’s victory over Holika. In the evening of the day people fire a big heap of wood and the cakes of cow-dungs. People worship the holy fires. The next day is called the day of ‘Dhuleti’. Dipak Parikh

People throw coloured water and coloured powder on one another People throw coloured water and coloured powder on one another. They make merry. Children are out with full mood. They pass the whole day with joy. Indeed it is a festival of merry making. For Practice: Dipak Parikh

(2) Visit to a Science Fair: (Points: Held at a big school- (1)Visit to a Zoo: (Points: Where did you go? What did you see there? Which place was very interesting? How did you enjoy the Visit?) (2) Visit to a Science Fair: (Points: Held at a big school- Dipak Parikh

(Points: Different games-Which is your favourite game?Why?- -Its purpose-Different models-bright student-learned teachers-different schools-Debate on science subject-enjoyable day) (3)My favourite game: (Points: Different games-Which is your favourite game?Why?- Dipak Parikh

-How is it played? What does it teach? (4)My favourite Teacher: (Points: School-name of the teacher-subject-education-age-appearance-knowledge in his subject-method of teaching-nature-helpful and kind-family background-active Dipak Parikh

-in other activities. (5) Independence Day: Points: the date-freedom from the British rule-historic day-celebrated all over India- Delhi, Red Fort, Prime Minister-states, Chief Ministers-the national flag unfurled-the national anthem- Dipak Parikh

-importance-reminds sacrifice of freedom fighters. The End Dipak Parikh

Prepared by :- Mr. Dipakbhai V. Parikh. Dipak Parikh