英语段落写作要领.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Good Paragraph Writing Paragraph Structure Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences (3 to 5) Concluding / Transitional Sentence The topic sentence has one main idea. When writing your topic sentence, ask yourself, “What do I want my readers to know?” If you are trying to say too much in the topic sentence, consider splitting off part of it into a new paragraph. The supporting sentences give: information about the topic examples that make the main idea clear reasoning that strengthens the purpose The concluding sentence can: summarize the paragraph, and/or provide a transition to the next paragraph. Warning! When summarizing, don’t simply repeat the topic. This can lead to boring pieces of writing. If you can’t think of a meaningful way to summarize the paragraph, just make sure that your last sentence provides a good transition to the next paragraph. Good paragraph structure is only the beginning of writing an excellent paragraph. The Elements of Good Writing Purpose Unity Coherence Clarity Completeness Purpose Since the topic sentence contains the central idea of the paragraph, it plays a big part in revealing the purpose of the paragraph. The supporting sentences shed further light on the purpose, making it completely clear. Purpose: Audience Whenever you do any type of writing, ask yourself, “Who are my readers?” Your readers are your “target audience”. You are writing for them. Audience Your audience will determine what pieces of information you include in your writing, your choice of vocabulary, writing style (formal vs. informal), etc. Unity (see page 35 of the textbook) Every sentence in a paragraph must support the main idea of the topic sentence. Purpose and Unity are closely tied together. When every sentence is focused on the purpose, the paragraph is unified. Coherence (see page 66 and 77 of the textbook) Coherence = Connection / Logical Consistency Sentences need to connect together