Great Paragraphs: An Introduction to Writing Paragraphs With Chapters

Contents I. The Structure of a Paragraph 1. What Is a Paragraph? Example Paragraphs Four Features of a Paragraph Working with Paragraphs Introduction to Peer Editing 2. Developing Ideas for Writing a Paragraph Brainstorming How Brainstorming Works 3. The Topic Sentence Features of a Good Topic Sentence Working with Topic Sentences 4. Supporting and Concluding Sentences Good Supporting Sentences Kinds of Supporting Sentences Analyzing and Writing Supporting Sentences Good Concluding Sentences Kinds of Concluding Sentences Analyzing and Writing Concluding Sentences 5. Paragraph Review Working with the Structure of a Paragraph Analyzing Paragraphs II. Kinds of Paragraphs 6. Definition Paragraphs What Is a Definition Paragraph? Putting the Paragraph Together: Sequencing 7. Process Analysis Paragraphs What Is a Process Analysis Paragraph? Organizing a Process Analysis Paragraph 8. Descriptive Paragraphs What Is a Descriptive Paragraph? Describing with the Five Senses 9. Opinion Paragraphs What Is an Opinion Paragraph? Working with Opinions Facts and Opinions Choosing a Topic for an Opinion Paragraph 10. Narrative Paragraphs What Is a Narrative Paragraph? Working with Ideas for Narrative Paragraphs III. Additional Writing Practice Appendix 1 Understanding the Writing Process: The Seven Steps Appendix 2 Capitalization Practices Appendix 3 Punctuation Practices Appendix 4 Additional Grammar Practice Appendix 5 Peer Editing Sheets Appendix 6 Answer KeyKeith S. Folse is the author of 'Great Paragraphs: An Introduction to Writing Paragraphs With Chapters' with ISBN 9780618114672 and ISBN 061811467X.