Paragraph Review

What a PARAGRAPH?

A paragraph includes several sentences that support the single thought expressed in the topic sentence.

                           

What MAKES UP the Paragraph?

The paragraph is like a sandwich that has three distinct yet collaborating elements:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 What makes a paragraph a paragraph?

A paragraph is so classified because of 3 characteristics. Without them your writing would fail to be a sensible or acceptable paragraph.

Characteristic	Definition	Example
Unity	This means that only One idea is treated at a time. When unity is maintained, the reader is not distracted by irrelevant details.	If paragraph is about the sweetness of love, then a sentence about the pains of love will destroy unity.
Coherence	This is the logical and consistent arrangement of ideas which ensures that details flow seamlessly from one to the other.	Use synonyms and transitions to connect ideas
Adequate development	This means that sufficient details are provided about the main idea so that reader clearly understands what you are writing about.	Give sufficient details through elaborating sentences.