Learning the methods of paragraph development and how to

use them properly is vital to the writing process. The method a

writer implements and depends on the point he or she is
trying to make in the paragraph. The methods enrich ones
writing and allows it to flow smoothly.
 GROUP ACTIVITY

Identify the method of

paragraph development being
describe in each number.
 Methods of Paragraph Development
a.DEFINITION e. CAUSE & EFFECT
b.ILLUSTRATION f. COMPARISON &
c.DESCRIPTION CONTRAST
d.PROCESS ANALYSIS g. CLASSIFICATION
LET US ANSWER!!!
 1. Shows how to do
something or how something
works by analyzing and
presenting the steps in an
orderly sequence.
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PROCESS
ANALYSIS
2. Works by clustering objects,
people or events on the basis of
their similarities and
characteristics thus forming
categories.
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CLASSIFICATION
3. The writer can be able to explain the
meaning of an idea or a concept. It
could be done by showing the details,
describing, giving examples or
analyzing using symbols and more.
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DEFINITION
 4. Uses vivid details to allow the
readers to visualize the subject
and get the dominant impression
of the text. Often adjectives are
used in description.
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DESCRIPTION
 5. Explains two
ideas/objects by showing
their similarities and
difference.
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COMPARISON
AND CONTRAST
6. Analyzes why something
happened and what the
consequences are or might
be.
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CAUSE AND
EFFECT
 7. Explains or clarifies a subject by
presenting examples to support a general
statement. Transitional markers such as for
example, for instance, to illustrate, another
example of this are usually found in this
paragraph
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ILLUSTRATION
 Read each text and
identify the method of
paragraph development
used.