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Paragraph Types

& Ways to Write

them

By Shefa Idrees

Paragraph Types

– Paragraphs are “chunks” of information about one single aspect of a topic.

– Paragraphs may be developed [created] in the following ways:

1-Narrative

2-Descriptive

3-Expository

4-Persuasive

Narrative Paragraph

–Describes one primary topic and narrates or tells its story

– Topic usually involves one main topic, event, adventure, scene or happening.

Example: picnic...

Tips for Writing Narrative

Paragraph

1-Start with a topic sentence that must grab reader's

attention.

2-Write events in order in which they occur.

3-Use plenty of interesting details yet stay on your central

topic.

4-Use transition words to move from event to event.

5-End your detailed description with a good concluding

sentence.

This past weekend I had the time of my life. First, Friday night, I

had my best friend over and we made a delicious, mouth-

watering pizza. After we ate, we had a friendly video game

competition. On Saturday, my dad took us out on the boat. The

weather was perfect, and the water was warm. It was a great day to go

for a swim. Later that night, we went to the movies. We saw

an action-packed thriller and ate a lot of popcorn. Finally, on

Sunday, we rode our bikes all over town. By the end of the day, my

legs were very tired. I only hope that next weekend will be

as fun as this one.

Topic Sentence

Supporting Sentence

Descriptive Paragraph

--When writing this type of paragraph, you describe something with words that allows your reader to almost “see” what you’re describing.

--The words chosen in the description often appeal to the five senses of touch, smell, sight, sound, and taste.

Tips for Writing Descriptive

Paragraph

1-Use strong verbs and colorful adjectives in a

descriptive paragraph.

Verb (action word)examples :

• run• leap• shout

• fly

Adjective (describes noun) examples :

• smelly• radiant• gorgeous

• gigantic

Example Sentences

“The petite, young girl

merrily skipped

around the

blossoming, fragrant

bushes.”

“A strong, putridodor flowed through the musty air outside the garbage dumpster.”The descriptive words in each sentence help the

reader see (and smell!) what is being described.

Expository Paragraph

When writing this type of paragraph,you provide information. You write itin a logical sequence so your readercan follow the ideas. The topicsentence in an expository paragraphstates the main idea, or what you’llwrite about.

Expository Paragraph

Each supporting detail may be followed by one or

two sentences that add details or give more

explanation. Their must be a logical sequence as

you move from one supporting sentence & detail

to another. Your paragraph should end with an

appropriate concluding sentence.

Example Paragraph

Going to college can be expensive. First, college tuition and room and

board can cost anywhere from $2,000 to more than $10,000 per

semester. Other expenses can add up, as well. For example, books

typically cost between $300 and $500 each term. Second, materials

are also very expensive. Paper, notebooks, writing utensils, and other

required supplies often cost more at the college bookstore than at a

discount store. For instance, a package of notepaper costing $2 at a

discount store might cost $5 at the college bookstore. Finally, there are

all kinds of special fees added onto the bill at registration time. A

college student might have to pay a $50 insurance fee, a $20 activity

fee, a $15 fee to the student government association and anywhere

from $100 to $1,000 for parking. There is another fee if a student

decides to add or drop a course after registration ends. The costs

required to attend college never seem to end.

Topic Sentence

When your reader reads

this sentence, he or she

will know your

paragraph is going to

cover the costs of

attending college.

Supporting Sentences

in Logical Way

Persuasive Paragraph

This type of paragraph tries to

change the reader's mind about

something or to convince the

reader to agree with the writer's

point of view.

Things to know about persuasive

paragraphs:

1.The first sentence should lay out the writer’s point of view on the topic at hand.

2. Supporting sentences should back up the opinion with logic.

3. All claims should be able to be supported with evidence.

Example Paragraph 1

Spring is the best season. First, spring is colorful. Flowers

of all kinds begin to bloom, and even some trees have

colorful buds. Next, with spring comes warmer weather.

While some days are still chilly, the wind has lost its

winter bite, allowing people to get outside more often.

Finally, spring has pleasant noises of all kinds. In some

places, one can hear the peeping of frogs and the song of

the whippoorwill at night. To one’s eyes, skin, and ears,

the best season of the year is spring!

Whole Paragraph

convinces the reader

that spring is the

best season

Example Paragraph 2

Immigration contributes to the overall health of the American economy.

Despite recent concerns related to the costs created by illegal and some legal

immigration to the United States, this country has largely benefited from the

skills, talents, and ambition that immigrants bring with them. American

businesses gain from a good source of affordable labor, while town and

cities are revitalized by immigrant families who strengthen communities

through civic participation the generation of new economic activity. The

United States must continue to welcome new arrivals and help those

who already here; otherwise, the country will lose the advantages it has

over other industrialized countries who compete against it in the global

marketplace and seek to recruit from a vast pool of unskilled and skilled

global workers.

Whole Paragraph

convinces the reader

that immigration to

the US is contributing

towards its health alot.

The End