By: KRISTINA YEGORYAN

A paragraph has a beginning, a middle, and an end. A paragraph is a unit of text that develops one idea or topic in specific detail. A paragraph has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The beginning is the topic sentence The middle has sentences of supporting details The end is the closure ( concluding sentence)

Some call it a burger, some a stop light

PARTS OF THE PARAGRAPH Q:   What is the topic sentence?        A:    The topic sentence is the first  sentence in a paragraph.        Q:    What does it do?        A:     It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.        Q:     How do I write one?        A:     Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Indicate to the reader what your paragraph will be about.

   Q:   What are supporting sentences? A:    They come after the topic sentence,         making up the body of a paragraph. Q:    What do they do? A:     They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.  Q:     How do I write them?  A:     You should give supporting facts, details          and examples.

Q: What is the closing sentence Q: What is the closing sentence? A: The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph. Q: What does it do? A: It restates the main idea of your paragraph. Q: How do I write one? A: Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH best countries in the world. First, Canada has an There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

Support with RENNS (reasons, examples, names, numbers, senses) Supporting ideas are usually 3 – 5 sent, and most start with a transitional ord. Support with RENNS (reasons, examples, names, numbers, senses) Make it coherent which means that all the information of the paragraph is  well-organized, logically ordered and easy to follow.     

TRANSITIONS First of all, Secondly, Also, Moreover, Besides, Furthermore, Finally, Thus, (= So,) Hence, (= So,)

LET’S TRY Use the given Topic sentence and Conclusion and just develop the Supporting Ideas Topic sentence: Choosing a college or university can be difficult. Supporting ideas:  1. Good Location, 2. Affordable, 3. Good preparation for major. Concluding sentence: We should consider these points carefully when choosing the most appropriate college or university.

THE SAMPLE PARAGRAPH Choosing a college or university can be difficult. The most difficult part is finding a university that prepares students well for the future career. First of all, a good location is very important when choosing a school. The environment should be safe and quiet to facilitate studying. Another difficulty in choosing a university or college is affordability. We need to be able to pay the tuition fees and living expenses. Some institutions might be able to offer scholarships. Finally, there should be possibilities near the school for part time or summer jobs in the major we choose so we can get some practical work experience. Thus, we should consider all of these points carefully when choosing the most appropriate college or university.