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Writing paragraphs

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Parts of a paragraph

  1. Topic sentence       
    • first sentence in a paragraph, introduces the main idea
    • gives the reader a clear sense of the content
    • contains words or phrases called ‘controlling ideas’


  2. Supporting details 
    • after the topic sentence
    • “body” of a paragraph → give details to develop the mainidea of the paragraph (facts, examples, …)


  3. Closing sentence
    • last sentence of a paragraph
    • restates the main idea in different words

(Concluding)


Paragraph writing in practice

TOPIC SENTENCE _______________________________ (general)
A. Point1 about the topic sentence _______________________________ (more specific)
  specific detail that explains, _______________________________  
  describes, illustrates Point 1 _______________________________ (most specific)
B.

Point2 about the topic sentence

_______________________________  
  specific detail about Point 2 _______________________________  
  specific detail about Point 2 _______________________________  
C. Point3 about the topic sentence _______________________________  
  specific detail about Point 3 _______________________________  
  specific detail about Point 3 _______________________________  
Concluding sentence _______________________________ (general)

Aus: KMK for.mat, 4 Kompetenzbasierte Unterrichtsentwicklung in den Fremdsprachen, S. 82/83

 

 

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