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Unit 2 People on the move Grammar and Usage Step 1: General introduction The grammar items in this unit focus on one aspect of the structure of an article—the elements of a paragraph. You will learn that paragraphs are used to organize information in an article and what is usually included in a paragraph. It will help you write an article better. You are expected to put what you have learnt into practice. Step2: Explanation: Introduction: Paragraphs are one of the major “building blocks” of good writing. They are used to organize information in an essay, a story or an article. When writing paragraphs, we usually include the following: 1. Topic: sentences: ● Each paragraph should have a point. This is usually expressed in a topic sentence, which clearly states what information the paragraph will give. Not all paragraphs have a topic sentence. This is sometimes the case when, for example, a paragraph is continuing a topic introduced in the previous paragraph, which contained a topic sentence. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph. However, in the first paragraph of an essay, a story or an article, the topic sentence may often an interesting fact, a question or a quotation. Older American are on the move. 2. Supporting sentences ● The topic sentence should be followed by sentences which help explain or prove it. For decades, Florida has been attracting older residents. In fact, according to the national population survey conducted in 2000, Florida was home to the largest population of people aged 65 and older. ● The sentences in a paragraph should be listed in an order that makes sense. We can use transitions to link each sentences to the previous or following ones. Transitions we can use include for example, for instance, furthermore, first, second, third, on the other hand, however and also. Florida is a popular choice for these people because of the climate and the state relatively flat landscape. However, as the number of older Americ