Study

Paragraphing

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  • What type of phrases are these: All in all; In summary; What this study reveals.
    Conclusion starters
  • Name 3 examples of connectives
    Firstly; Moreover; Furthermore; Alternatively
  • What are the three parts of a paragraph?
    (1) topic sentence (2) body sentences (3) conclusion sentence
  • What is a topic sentence?
    The sentence which outlines the goal of the text.
  • True or False: Conclusions can be made all through the paragraph.
    False. It should be at the end
  • What 'change' is signaled by the second topic sentence?
    The topic sentence in the fourth paragraph signals a change in time.
  • What type of sentence is this: "Many students in Y10 encounter difficulties in the core subjects of their IGCSE"
    Topic sentence
  • What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
    The third paragraph gives a personal example of a cruise.
  • State 2 purposes of the body paragraph?
    - to build/expand on the opening paragraph - offer contrast/different viewpoint
  • State 2 purposes of the introductory/opening paragraph?
    - to explore a subject - to argue a POV - to give background info, set the scene - as a hook
  • What 'change' is signaled by the first topic sentence?
    The topic sentence in the third paragraph signals the introduction of evidence to support the viewpoint.
  • What is the purpose of the second paragraph?
    The fourth paragraph tells the reader about the relief the writer felt when the cruise ended.
  • Where can you find a Topic sentence?
    At the beginning of a paragraph
  • What is the purpose of the 2 topic sentences highlighted?
    (1) opening paragraph establishes writer's view/perspective (2) second paragraph switches to different viewpoint
  • When should you start a new paragraph?
    - to change focus or switch to a new topic or perspective - to signal change in time - to indicate change of scene/place - when a new person is speaking
  • What should you write to support the supporting sentences?
    Evidence and examples
  • What are supporting sentences?
    Sentences used to support the topic sentence
  • State 2 purposes of the conclusion paragraph?
    - to sum up key viewpoints