About Paragraphs

A paragraph is a unit of text that develops one idea or topic in specific detail. Like a paper, a paragraph is further categorized in three different parts which are described below at length to give you an insight of Parts of Paragraph:

Topic Sentence

Supporting Details

Closing Sentence

Q:   What is the topic sentence?        A:    The topic sentence is the first                sentence in a paragraph.        Q:    What does it do?        A:     It introduces the main idea of the                 paragraph.        Q:     How do I write one?        A:     Summarize the main idea of your                 paragraph. Indicate to the reader                 what your paragraph will be about.

Example:

There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

Q:   What are supporting sentences?        A:    They come after the topic sentence,                making up the body of a paragraph.        Q:    What do they do?        A:     They give details to develop and support                the main idea of the paragraph.        Q:     How do I write them?        A:     You should give supporting facts, detailsr                 and examples.

Example:

There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

Q:   What is the closing sentence?      A:    The closing sentence is the last              sentence in a paragraph.      Q:    What does it do?      A:     It restates the main idea of your paragraph.      Q:     How do I write one?      A:     Restate the main idea of the paragraph               using different words.

Example:

There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.