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

2. 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

3. 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 ______________________________

4. 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