Parts of a paragraph

1. Lunch & Learn Parts of a paragraph

2. What is a paragraph?

3. What is a paragraph? A paragraph is a collection of sentences with one main idea.

4. What are the parts of a paragraph?

5. Parts of a paragraph Canada is a great place to live. First, the people are very friendly. Second, it is multicultural. Third, the landscape is beautiful. For these and many other reasons I am glad I live in Canada.

6. Parts of a paragraph Canada is a great place to live. First, the people are very friendly. Second, it is multicultural. Third, the landscape is beautiful. For these, and many other reasons, I am glad I live in Canada. Topic sentence Supporting sentences (body) concluding sentence

7. Parts of a paragraph Topic sentence Introduces the topic; tells you what the paragraph is about. Supporting details A sentence which supports the topic sentence. Concluding sentence Restates the topic sentence in different words.

8. Topic sentence introduces the topic: 1.Smoking can damage your health in many ways. 2. There are many ways to start an exercise program. 3. Before going on a road trip, there are several things you must do to prepare.

9. There are words you can use to highlight supporting details: 1.First, it is can cause scar tissue to form on your heart and lungs. 2. Next, you should set aside a regular time each day for exercise. 3. You should also check the air level in your tires.

10. There are also words you can use to highlight concluding sentences: 1. To sum it up, smoking is a very dangerous habit. 2. In conclusion, preparation will help you get started with your exercise program. 3. In the final analysis, there are several things we can do to prepare for a road trip.

11. Ready for a quiz? For each of the following indicate if the sentence is a topic sentence, supporting detail or concluding sentence.

12. 1. Before mowing the lawn, there are several things we should do to be safe. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

13. 1. Before mowing the lawn, there are several things we should do to be safe. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

14. 2. For all these reasons we should be sure to save a fixed amount of money each month. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

15. 2. For all these reasons we should be sure to save a fixed amount of money each month. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

16. 3. The first thing to keep in mind is to set aside a regular time and place to study. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

17. 3. The first thing to keep in mind is to set aside a regular time and place to study. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

18. 4. Secondly, we should clarify a few trustworthy sources of information. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

19. 4. Secondly, we should clarify a few trustworthy sources of information. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

20. 5. To sum it up, Banff is a wonderful place to visit. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

21. 5. To sum it up, Banff is a wonderful place to visit. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

22. 6. There are many things we can do to protect our eyesight. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

23. 6. There are many things we can do to protect our eyesight. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

24. 7. Next, you should make sure you put the seat belt on your child. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

25. 7. Next, you should make sure you put the seat belt on your child. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

26. 8. In addition, these animals enjoy a lot of space to roam. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

27. 8. In addition, these animals enjoy a lot of space to roam. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

28. 9. Learning how to cook will enhance your life in many ways! Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

29. 9. Learning how to cook will enhance your life in many ways! Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

30. 10. So as you can see, Mars exploration has many disadvantages. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

31. 10. So as you can see, Mars exploration has many disadvantages. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

32. 11. In summary, football really is the “world sport.” Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

33. 11. In summary, football really is the “world sport.” Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

34. 12. Another possibility is that you could get up earlier in the morning; this could be another source for quality family time. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

35. 12. Another possibility is that you could get up earlier in the morning; this could be another source for quality family time. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

36. 13. Another point is that as you age you must take steps to maintain your flexibility. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

37. 13. Another point is that as you age you must take steps to maintain your flexibility. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

38. 14. There are many wonderful family activities you can do in Manitoba in the summer. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

39. 14. There are many wonderful family activities you can do in Manitoba in the summer. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

40. 15. In conclusion, reading with your children is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

41. 15. In conclusion, reading with your children is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Topic sentence Supporting detail Concluding sentence

42. Questions? Iryna @ yshuplyetsova@myenglishonline.ca englishonlinemb10 Blaine @ broberts@myenglishonline.ca blaine_myenglishonline Image shared under CC0

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