DAY 5 Writing A Cohesive Paragraph

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DAY5: LESSON 5

WRITING A COHESIVE
PARAGRAPH

Created by:

Ma'am Beatrice Junio - Instructor

GEN 001 –Purposive Communication


LESSON OBJECTIVES:
AT THE END OF THE LESSON, STUDENTS WILL:

a. identify the basic structure of a paragraph; and,


b. use a basic framework to write a cohesive
paragraph.
WHAT IS A PARAGRAPH?

• a sequence of sentences all related


to a single topic.
WHAT IS A PARAGRAPH?

• Paragraphs show a reader where


subtopics in an essay, report, or
article begins and ends.
WHAT IS A PARAGRAPH?

• Paragraphs help the reader see


how a long piece of writing is
organized and thus be able to
understand the main ideas.
HOW MANY SENTENCES ARE IN A
PARAGRAPH?
• 5-6 sentence paragraph
• (for this lesson)
• 1 topic, 1 claim (main idea), 3
supporting evidences, and 1
conclusion.
• The length can vary.
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HOW DO YOU WRITE A COHESIVE
PARAGRAPH?
COHESIVE
• describes something
that sticks together
literally or figuratively
BRAINSTORM
• Identify your topic.
• Decide on your claim.
• List the evidences that
support your claim.

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• A claim must be arguable but stated as a fact.
• A claim defines your writing's goals,
direction, and scope. A good claim is specific.
• Example:
• Writing prompt: Write about your university.
• Purpose: Express your opinion.
• Audience: self, peers, teacher
WRITE YOUR DRAFT USING THIS PATTERN:

• Sentence 1: topic
• Sentence 2: claim
• Sentence 3, 4, and 5:
evidences
• Sentence 6: conclusion
ACTIVITY
• Activity 3: Skill-building 1
• Activity 4: Skill-building 2
• Activity 5: Skill-building Activities, part 3
• Activity 7: Check for Understanding
• Activity 7: Thinking about Learning
END OF DISCUSSION

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