- Implement an understanding of paragraph composition
- Compose an original paragraph using the tools learned in this unit
- Assess the techniques used and mistakes made within a rough draft
- Paragraph: a group of sentences that communicate one main idea
- Topic sentence: the sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph, usually the first or last sentence
- Supporting sentence: sentences that provide details and examples, which support the topic sentence
- Concluding sentence: the sentence that summarizes the main point of the paragraph; can include a call to action, a summary, or a take away
- Unity: being joined together as a whole
- Transition: a word or phrase that connects two or more thoughts or ideas
- Deductive logic: logic that begins with a general idea and moves to particular details
- Inductive logic: logic that begins with particular details and moves to a general idea
- Irrelevant: something that is unrelated or unimportant in a certain context
- Editing: to read through a written work and mark minor errors such as spelling, grammar, and formatting issues
- Revising: to prepare for publication by increasing the work’s clarity and flow through adding and removing information
1. Select a topic of your choice.
2. Write 200-300 words on the topic you chose. Use the skills you have learned in this unit to help you. Label this as your rough draft.
3. After you have finished your paragraph, read it aloud to help you find errors. Answer the following questions to help you find ways to improve; include your answers between your drafts. You must identify at least 3 changes you could make in highlighting.
- How do your supporting sentences relate to your topic?
- What are some transition words and keywords that you have used to ensure unity?
- What grammatical or spelling errors did you find?
- Other than grammar and spelling, what other improvements could you make?
4. Write a revised draft of your paragraph using your answers to the questions above. Mark the three or more changes you made in bold or ALL CAPS. You must mark your changes to receive credit. Label this your final draft.
5. If you use any outside research to help you, cite your sources in MLA format, including in-text citations and a works cited page.
- Heading, header, title, 12pt Times New Roman or Arial font
- Write approximately 200-300 words including:
- A topic sentence
- Supporting sentences
- A concluding sentence
- Transition words and/or phrases
- Answers to the four questions:
- How do your supporting sentences relate to your topic?
- What are some transition words and keywords that you have used to ensure unity?
- What grammatical or spelling errors did you find?
- Other than grammar and spelling, what other improvements could you make?
- Revised paragraph marking what changes were made
- A works cited page, if needed