How to Write a Paragraph By Marcia A. Timmel Art by Phillip Martin

In General: Make sure you are __________________________ or prompt you are supposed to write about Give your own _____________________________ _________________your ideas and opinions with factual information and examples

Sentences: Always write in _____________________________ Subject – Verb – Object Always _______________________the first word Always use ________________________ at the end of the sentence: Period / question mark / exclamation point Use ___________________________________ Adverbs and adjectives Colors, smells, sounds, tastes, textures Use your ______________________________  

Paragraphs Should have at least ________________________ A _________________sentence that hooks the reader and introduces the main idea or makes a claim. At least 3 ____________________________, developing the topic A ________________________sentence, or a transition if there is another paragraph to follow Many good paragraphs will have more than five sentences – but they will all be ________________ the same topic sentence Use _______________ and ___________ to explain ideas