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Types of Paragraphs By YAZN MOHAMMED AL-TOWERGI
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There are four main types of paragraphs:
Narrative Descriptive Expository Persuasive
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The Narrative Paragraph
This type of paragraph describes one primary topic and narrates or tells its story. The topic usually involves one main event, adventure, scene, or happening.
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Tips for writing a narrative paragraph:
Start with a topic sentence that grabs the reader’s attention. Write events in the order in which they occurred. Use plenty of interesting details. A narrative paragraph provides a lot of detail but still stays on topic. © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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Start your narrative paragraph with a strong topic sentence.
“This past weekend I had the time of my life. First, Friday night, I had my best friend over and we made a delicious, mouth-watering pizza. After we ate, we had a friendly video game competition.” If the first sentence (topic sentence) is strong enough, the reader look forward to finding out what happens next. © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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Use transition words to move from event to event.
“On Saturday, my dad took us out on the boat. The weather was perfect, and the water was warm. It was a great day to go for a swim. Later that night, we went to the movies. We saw an action-packed thriller and ate a lot of popcorn. Did you notice how the words (transition words) in bold move the narrative naturally from one thing to the next? © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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End your detailed description with a good concluding sentence.
“Finally, on Sunday, we rode our bikes all over town. By the end of the day, my legs were very tired. I only hope that next weekend will be as fun as this one.” This narrative paragraph keeps everything in order, adds in a lot of detail, and ends on a strong note. © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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The Descriptive Paragraph
When writing this type of paragraph, you describe something with words that allows your reader to almost “see” what you’re describing.
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Use strong verbs and colorful adjectives in a descriptive paragraph.
Verb (action word) examples : run leap shout fly Adjective (describes noun) examples : smelly radiant gorgeous gigantic © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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Here are some sample sentences with strong verbs and colorful adjectives.
“The petite, young girl merrily skipped around the blossoming, fragrant bushes.” “A strong, putrid odor flowed through the musty air outside the garbage dumpster.” The descriptive words in each sentence help the reader see (and smell!) what is being described. © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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The Expository Paragraph
When writing this type of paragraph, you provide information. You write it in a logical sequence so your reader can follow the ideas.
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Three parts of an expository paragraph:
topic sentence supporting sentences in a logical sequence concluding sentence
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The topic sentence in an expository paragraph states the main idea, or what you’ll write about.
Example: “Going to college can be expensive.” When your reader reads this sentence, he or she will know your paragraph is going to cover the costs of attending college. © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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Each supporting sentence may be followed by one or two sentences that add details or give more explanation. Example: “First, college tuition and room and board can cost anywhere from $2,000 to more than $10,000 per semester. Other expenses can add up, as well. For example, books typically cost between $300 and $500 each term.” © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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The next supporting sentence and detail sentences follow in a logical sequence.
Example: “Second, materials are also very expensive. Paper, notebooks, writing utensils, and other required supplies often cost more at the college bookstore than at a discount store. For instance, a package of notepaper costing $2 at a discount store might cost $5 at the college bookstore.” © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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You may have other supporting sentences and detail sentences, still in logical sequence.
Example: “Finally, there are all kinds of special fees added onto the bill at registration time. A college student might have to pay a $50 insurance fee, a $20 activity fee, a $15 fee to the student government association and anywhere from $100 to $1,000 for parking. There is another fee if a student decides to add or drop a course after registration ends.” © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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Your paragraph should end with an appropriate concluding sentence.
Example: “The costs required to attend college never seem to end.” This sentence ties back to the topic sentence, often by rephrasing it. It shows you where the sequence of information finally leads you. © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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The Persuasive Paragraph
This type of paragraph tries to change the reader's mind about something or to persuade the reader to agree with the writer's point of view.
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Things to know about persuasive paragraphs:
the first sentence should lay out the writer’s point of view on the topic at hand supporting sentences should back up the opinion with logic all claims should be able to be supported with evidence
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A sample persuasive paragraph:
Spring is the best season. First, spring is colorful. Flowers of all kinds begin to bloom, and even some trees have colorful buds. Next, with spring comes warmer weather. While some days are still chilly, the wind has lost its winter bite, allowing people to get outside more often. Finally, spring has pleasant noises of all kinds. In some places, one can hear the peeping of frogs and the song of the whippoorwill at night. To one’s eyes, skin, and ears, the best season of the year is spring! © 2016 Time4Writing.com. All Rights Reserved.
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