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WRITING A PERFECT PARAGRAPHFrom brainstorming to publishing
CHOOSE A TOPIC A paragraph is a group of sentences that
develop or explain a single topic. That means that for one paragraph, your
topic should be limited. TOO BROAD BETTER CHOICE Dogs Hunting skills of a Black Lab Storms’ Effects Effects of the hail yesterday
CHOOSE METHOD OF DEVELOPMENT
Type ADVANTAGES
DRAWBACKS
researchProvides lots of detailsCan involve books or websites
Will not work for personal topics
brainstorming
Can work well for “list” topicsWorks well on topics you know
Does not provide depth
observationIs personalCan be done by the writer w/o books
Is personal Limited to what you have experienced
SELECT PATTERN OF ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZE YOUR INFORMATION Use a graphic organizer
CRAFT A TOPIC SENTENCE
The topic sentence expresses the
main idea of your paragraph.
A TOPIC SENTENCE should be
interesting and make a
statement.
YOU CHOOSE:This is my paragraph about Labrador Retrievers and hunting.
ORLabrador Retrievers have several qualities which make them perfect hunting companions.
YOU CHOOSE:This is my paragraph about Labrador Retrievers and hunting.
ORLabrador Retrievers have several qualities which make them perfect hunting companions.
BOOO!
TOPIC SENTENCES ARE LIKE UMBRELLAS
Every detail has to fit the topic sentence
WHICH WON’T FIT? If the topic sentence is: Labrador
retrievers have many qualities that make them ideal hunting companions.
Which sentence would NOT belong in the paragraph?
Labrador retrievers often compete at famous dog shows.
OR Labrador retrievers can carry objects in
their mouths with great gentleness, which allows them to retrieve ducks that have been shot.
WHICH WON’T FIT? If the topic sentence is: Labrador
retrievers have many qualities that make them ideal hunting companions.
Which sentence would NOT belong in the paragraph?
Labrador retrievers often compete at famous dog shows.
OR Labrador retrievers can carry objects in
their mouths with great gentleness, which allows them to retrieve ducks that have been shot.
BOO
USE DETAILS TO COMPOSE
Labrador retrievers have many qualities that make them ideal hunting companions. These dogs have an even temperament, and can be trained not to bark and disturb game birds. Labs were bred for swimming to retrieve ducks and therefore have webbing on their paws. This breed is noted for excellent swimming ability which ensures their safety when hunting waterfowl. Labrador retrievers can carry objects in their mouths with great gentleness, which allows them to retrieve ducks that have been shot. Labs are also loyal and loving, and not likely to run away when in the field.
LABS
Get BACK ON TASK and stop
looking for puppy pictures!
THIS IS THE END, MY FRIENDFINALLY, write a concluding
sentence. The concluding sentence sums up your ideas or restates the main idea from the topic sentence.
WHICH IS BETTER?
I hope you like my ideas about Labs. OR All of these traits enable the Labrador
Retriever to accompany its owner on a hunting excursion.
OR
To conclude, Labs are good dogs for families.
WHICH IS BETTER?
I hope you like my ideas about Labs. OR All of these traits enable the Labrador
Retriever to accompany its owner on a hunting excursion.
OR
To conclude, Labs are good dogs for families.
NO
LET’S REVIEW!A Topic Sentence is like:A. an umbrellaB. a rainstormC. ArkansasD. a smile
LET’S REVIEW!A Topic Sentence is like:A. an umbrella
B. a rainstorm
C. Arkansas
D. a smile