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Part IV The Paragraph I.What are effective paragraphs? What is paragraph? A unit of thought A unit in itself Part of a larger whole- the essay Types of paragraph Introductive paragraph Main paragraph Transition paragraph Concluding paragraph Formation of the Paragraph Topic sentence Supporting sentences (Developing sentences) Concluding sentence What are Effective paragraphs？ Should be : 1) Unified: one central thought/a single topic 2) Coherent: natural smooth development： logical leading-to; Unity Unity— content: all sentences lead to one central theme implied topic sentence explicit No T.P. beginning middle end Writing Practice Sample for Unity-- explicit Pollution has become a serious problem about which we worry. Wherever we turn we find pollution: polluted air, polluted water, polluted food and polluted environment. As we know, this is threatening the survival of the human race. Back Sample for Unity-- implied The room is located on the fifth floor of the high building. One third of its total floor space is taken up by a double bed. Facing it, in the corner behind the door, stands a cupboard loaded with pots, bowls, dishes, bottles and bags of rice and flour. A desk completely fills the gap between the bed and the wall with the window. behind the desk is a chair, the only one in the room; and it almost touches the boxes and trunks piled against the wall on the opposite side. Back Writing Practice ★ Write a paragraph of Unity: Topic sentence: Some people consider it harmful to set off fireworks. Developing sen