1. In the last week, when have you written a paragraph? Explain.
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In the last week, when have you written a paragraph? Explain.

2. Essential Question: How can I write an effective paragraph?

3. Sample Format of a Paragraph
Topic Sentence
Supporting Sentences
Detail #1
Development
Detail #2
Detail #3
Concluding Sentence
Example

4. Topic Sentences
A single sentence in which the main idea is directly stated.
Hint: It should NOT include one of your details!
Tells the reader the point the writer wants to make about the subject.
Needed in every paragraph!

5. Supporting Sentences
Detail sentences: introduce the points you want to make about your main idea, may contain evidence to support your main idea.

6. Example with only details
Knitting is a hobby that has many benefits. First, this hobby provides an enjoyable pastime. Second, knitting allows me to improve upon other skills. Finally, this hobby allows me to create garments for myself and others. Although some might feel that knitting is an old-fashioned pastime, I feel that it is just as current for today.

7. Supporting Sentences
Detail sentences: introduce the points you want to make about your main idea, may contain evidence to support your main idea.
Development sentences: explain and connect details to your topic sentence; may give examples.

8. Example with development
Knitting is a hobby that has many benefits. First, this hobby provides an enjoyable pastime. Since I have begun knitting, I never worry about being bored while I wait somewhere. I always have a knitting project I can take with me. Second, knitting allows me to improve upon other skills. Occasionally, I will need to make adjustments to patterns. I need to use skills I learned in math class to make sure my projects turn out the proper size and proportions. Finally, this hobby allows me to create garments for myself and others. It is a lot of fun to be able to give handmade hats as baby gifts. Although some might feel that knitting is an old-fashioned pastime, I feel that it is just as current for today.

9. Concluding Sentence
When writing one paragraph, you should have a concluding sentence.
When writing an essay, you do not always need a concluding sentence.
You can use a transition to begin this sentence.

10. FOR SUMMARIZING AND CONCLUDING
JUST A FEW TRANSITIONS
FOR SUMMARIZING AND CONCLUDING
Finally
In short
In brief
In other words
Largely
To summarize

11. More frequently than people realize, there are dangers in deli work
More frequently than people realize, there are dangers in deli work. One concern for potential deli workers is slippery floors. If the counter is packed with anxious customers, and workers are hustling about taking care of their orders, a wet floor is not going to take top priority. During the rush, an employee could slip, resulting in a serious injury. In addition to slippery floors, working around chemicals should not be taken lightly. When cleaning the glass, you might end up with ammonia sprayed in your eyes. Both pan degreaser and sanitizer are used at dish time, and it only takes one splash in the sink to send a worker to the emergency room. But the part of the job that is most dangerous is using the meat and cheese slicer. Whether operating the slicer or simply cleaning it, you risk a nasty cut. With just one careless slip near the sharp blade, you could end up with one less finger. Although accidents can happen, you are a lot less likely to have one if you keep the worst hazards in mind.

12. Responding Underline topic sentence. Highlight detail sentences
Bracket development sentences.
Circle concluding sentences.