Writing

HOW TO
WRITE A
PARAGRAPH
 Writing a paragraph: What you
need!
understanding its function
What is a paragraph?
a paragraph is a group of sentences that supports one central, unified idea.

How do I unify my ideas in a paragraph?

the most effective way to achieve paragraph unity is to express the central idea
of the paragraph in a topic sentence.

How do I develop my ideas in a paragraph?

the body paragraph demonstrates and develops your topic sentence through an
ordered, logical progression of ideas.
Writing a paragraph:
Topic Sentence

Supporting
details/ideas

Concluding
Sentence
 Topic It must be from general to specific
Sentence ex: My first day in Canada was very different from what I
expected.

Give examples and details

I had heard that Canada was a cold and snowy country, but when I
Supporting arrived in July, it was hot and sunny. I felt confused and
ideas uncomfortable in my heavy clothes. I also had trouble
communicating with the people at the airport, because they spoke
English very fast and with different accents.

Concluding
To summaraise the main points
Sentence
I began to appreciate the diversity and opportunities in Canada, and I
felt proud and happy to be here.
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An Example: Practise
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My first day in Canada was very different from what I expected. I had
1
heard that Canada was a cold and snowy country, but when I arrived in July,
it was hot and sunny. I felt confused and uncomfortable in my heavy 2
clothes. I also had trouble communicating with the people at the airport, 3
because they spoke English very fast and with different accents. I wished
SD I
had studied more before coming. I felt lonely and homesick, and I
wondered if I had made a mistake by moving to Canada. 4
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An Example: Practise

However, I soon realized that Canada had a lot to offer, and that I had a lot
to learn and enjoy. I was amazed by the diversity and friendliness of the
5
people, who came from different backgrounds, cultures, and religions. I met
6
people from all over the world, and learned about their stories, perspectives,
and values. I also made some good friends, who helped me cope with the
culture shock and the academic pressure. I began to appreciate the diversity 7
and opportunities in Canada, and I felt proud and happy to be here.

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Created by: Ms Hind Youssef

Resources: https://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/planning/paragraphs/