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Powerful Paragraphs

I'm pretty sure someone hid the last paragraph of my essay on a shelf that I can't reach.

But I don't want to jump to conclusions.

Definition

A paragraph is a group of sentences that focuses on a single theme, or main idea.

The main idea is the most important point that readers should know and understand in reading your paragraph.

What is in a paragraph

Topic sentence = introduce the main idea

Body= provide additional information

Concluding sentence= wraps up the paragraph, usually by restating the topic sentence.

Read the text about the Eiffel tower 

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

1. The 1889 World's fair
2. The Eiffel Tower
3. Paris
4. towers around the world

Which sentence is off topic and does not belong in this paragraph?

Which statement is not true for the topic sentence

1. it always has to grab your attention
2. it is usually the first sentence
3. it clearly states the main idea
4. it concludes what you think about the topic

Read the next text

How does the writer grab the reader's attention and introduce the topic?

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

Elon Musk

Think of a paragraph that you can write about the image and write down your topic sentence.

Think of a paragraph that you can write about the image and write down your topic sentence.

Think of a paragraph that you can write about the image and write down your topic sentence.

Choose one of the three topics

Write your topic sentence down and add 

three sentences with supporting detail.

Mentor each other's writing

Swap your writing with someone. 

Use their topic sentence and write three supporting sentences that is different to what they've written.

Supporting details

Remember your supporting sentences should:

make your paragraph STRONGER.

make your paragraph MORE INTERESTING.

Return your writing

Now try to use the best supporting sentences and rewrite your paragraph also adding a concluding sentence.

Check each other's work.