Contains a topic sentence, supporting details and sometimes a concluding sentence
Topic Sentence
Usually the first sentence of the paragraph; states the main idea
Supporting Sentences
The middle sentences; provides details/evidences such as explanations or examples that expand or support the topic sentences; connected by transition words or phrases
Concluding Sentence
Sometimes used in longer paragraphs to sum up the ideas presented; expresses the same idea as the topic sentence but in different words
PRINCIPLES IN WRITING A PARAGRAPH:
Unity - talks about one central idea
Coherence - the connection of ideas
Development - describes, elaborates, explains, and supports its topic sentence
A paragraph is considered adequately developed if after reading it, the reader has no questions.
DIFFERENT PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT:
Narration
Description
Process
Exemplification
Comparison/Contrast
Definition
Classification
Cause and effect
Narration
Tells a story or recounts a series of events
Description
Uses more adjectives or vivid sensory description. It creates a mental picture of the topic by describing it
Process
Explains a process
Exemplification
Uses a series of examples
Comparison/contrast
Demonstrates a comparison or contrast or examinees how given subjects are either similar or different
COMPARISON - How similar
CONTRAST - How different
Definition
Gives a complete working definition, it defines boundaries for readers
