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Paragraph Structure

Basic Writing

Section 11

04/15/13

Communication Styles by Culture?

Romance

Middle East

Asian

English

A short piece of writing that

focuses

on

one idea.5-7 sentences longWhat is a paragraph?

I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of History.

I like to visit Hiroshima because there are many rivers.

I like to visit

Kawaguchiko because I can see Mt. Fuji.I like to visit Tokyo Disneyland because there are many fun rides.I like to visit Tsukiji

because I can eat fresh fish.Is this a paragraph?

Where do you like to visit in Japan?

NO!

I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history. Kyoto was Japan’s capital for many years. In the

Gion

district, you can hear Geisha’s play ancient Japanese music. You can also visit

Kiyomizu-dera, one of the oldest temples in the city. Kyoto has a lot of history.This is a paragraph.

What is this paragraph about?

The history of Kyoto

Excellent paragraphs have three parts:

Topic Sentence

Supporting Sentences

Concluding Sentences

Paragraph Structure

This is the main idea of your paragraph.

It introduces the

topic

or subject of your paragraphIt also introduces the controlling idea, which is what you want to say about the topic.

Topic Sentence (TS)

Example:

Social network sites help you meet new people.

Topic

Controlling Idea

Examples:

(1) Social network sites help you meet new people.

Topic

Controlling Idea

(2) Social network sites are a waste of time.

Topic

Controlling Idea

(3) Cooking requires many different skills.

Topic

Controlling Idea

(4) The healthiest food you can eat are vegetables.

Topic

Controlling Idea

What’s wrong with this paragraph?

I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of History.

I like to visit Hiroshima because there are many rivers.

I like to visit Kawaguchiko because I can see Mt. Fuji.

I like to visit Tokyo Disneyland because there are many fun rides.I like to visit Tsukiji because I can eat fresh fish.

No Clear Topic Sentence

I

like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history. Kyoto was Japan’s capital for many years. In the

Gion

district, you can hear Geisha’s play ancient Japanese music. You can also visit Kiyomizu-dera, one of the oldest temples in the city. Kyoto has a lot of history.

What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?

I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history.Topic

Controlling Idea

Supporting sentences

explain the main idea

. They give information.

Supporting Sentences (SS)

I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history. Kyoto was Japan’s capital for many years. In the Gion district, you can hear Geisha’s play ancient Japanese music. You can also visit Kiyomizu-dera, one of the oldest temples in the city.

What are the supporting sentences?

(TS)

I

like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history.

(SS) Kyoto was Japan’s capital for many years. (SS) In the

Gion district, you can hear Geisha’s play ancient Japanese music. (SS) You can also visit Kiyomizu-dera, one of the oldest temples in the city.

What are the supporting sentences?

The Concluding Sentence is the last sentence of the paragraph.

It

summarizes

the paragraph.Concluding Sentence (CS)

I like to visit Kyoto because there is a lot of history. Kyoto was Japan’s capital for many years. In the Gion district, you can hear Geisha’s play ancient Japanese music. You can also visit Kiyomizu-dera, one of the oldest temples in the city. Kyoto has a lot of historical places.

What is the Concluding Sentence?

I will give you a paragraph from Reading 1 in the book.

You and your partner must organize it.

You are looking for:

Topic SentenceSupporting Sentences

Concluding Sentence Put a Paragraph Together