What is a paragraph？.ppt

1、An Overview,What is a paragraph?,Contents,Introduction,A paragraph is a basic unit of organization in writing, and it may Stand by itself Be one part of a longer piece of writing,The Three Parts of a paragraph,Unity and Coherence,Writing on a Computer,How to Write a Title,The Topic Sentence,Paragrap

2、h Structure,The Concluding Sentence,Paragraph Structure,States the paragraphs main idea Names the topic Limits the topic to a certain area,Topic Sentence,Supporting sentence,Concluding Sentence,The Three Parts of a Paragraph,Signals the end of the paragraph Summarizes the main point of the paragraph

3、 Restates the topic sentence in a different way,Develops the topic sentence Supports the topic sentence Proves the topic sentence,Unity and Coherence,Coherence: Supporting sentences are stated with logical order; Use appropriate transition signals to connect your ideas.,Writing on a computer,What ar

4、e the advantages of using a computer to write? Your essay will be legible, clear. Help to find the spelling errors. The speed will improved. Easily cut/paste/delete words or sentences. Look clean.,How to Write a Title,Capitalize the first, last, and all important words except articles and prepositio

5、ns of less than six letters.,Do not underline the title of a paragraph or essay .,There can not be any quotation marks or period in a title,The Topic Sentence,A complete sentence (a subject a verb a complement) A topic and a controlling idea The most general but not any specific details e.g.,The Topic Sentence,“Genius requires 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” -Thomas Alva Edison,Topic,Controlling Idea,Therefore, My bedroom is an unique paradise and I love it.,The Concluding Sentence,Review,Practice,My bedroom is a perfect space with so much good memory.,It is a sweet place It is