In this type of paragraph, the writer appeals to the reader's senses.
Descriptive paragraph
T. S: This past weekend I had the time of my life.
Narrative paragraph
Topic: The children in The Sound of Music make it a delightful film
The children
This type of writing creates an impression in the reader's mind of an event, place, person or thing.
Descriptive
Topic: It can be confusing to change dollars into foreign currency.
Changing dollars into foreign currency
T.S: The majestic Sonoran sunset paints the sky with hues of orange, pink and gold.
Descriptive paragraph
The use of a Venn diagram is common for the organization of this type of paragraph
Comparison-Contrast paragraph
S.D: When I went to pick it up, the office assistant told me that something had gone wrong with my documents.
Narrative paragraph
S.D: Alligators and crocodiles,along with their relatives, the caimans, are very much alike.
Comparison / Contrast paragraph
T.S: Space exploration is a waste of money that could be better spent on Earth.
Opinion paragraph
In this type of paragraph, call to action is often seen.
Problem-Solution paragraph
S.D: Third, uniforms help to encourage school pride because student's wear the emblem on their uniforms.
Opinion paragraph
T.S: Unhealthy food and junk food are cheaper; the food industry should address this by lowering the prices on fresh food.
Problem-Solution paragraph
Type of paragraph in which the concluding sentence calls the reader to action.
Problem-Solution paragraph
Controlling idea: Thepersonality of a cocker spaniel makes it an ideal pet for a young child.
makes it an ideal pet for a young child.
S.D: Tired voices fill the air with stories from the day.
Descriptive paragraph
In this type of paragraph, it is expected that the writer develops a plot.
Narrative writing
In this type of paragraph, the writer states their position on a subject without trying to convince anyone.
Opinion paragraph
Controlling idea: Tokyo is one of the world’s most expensive cities.
is one of the world’s most expensive cities.
"First, then, next and finally" are connectors usally used in this type of writing.
Narrative
T.S: Playing active video games such as Just Dance, is a good way to keep fit.
Opinion paragraph