At a glance
- 1Topic sentenceSay the main idea.
- 2Supporting sentencesGive 3–5 reasons, facts or examples.
- 3Linking wordsfirst, also, for example, however
- 4Concluding sentenceSay the main idea again in new words.
The three parts
- Topic sentencewhat the paragraph is about
- Supporting sentencesreasons, details, examples
- Concluding sentencecloses the paragraph
A model paragraph
Winter is my favourite season for three reasons. First, the weather is cool and pleasant, so I never feel tired. Also, we can enjoy many fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, cauliflower and carrots. In addition, winter is the season of picnics and sports. Last year my class went on a picnic to a beautiful park by a river. Some people do not like winter because the mornings are foggy and cold. However, a warm sweater and a cup of tea solve that problem. For all these reasons, winter is the best season for me.
Plan before you write
- 1Choose one main ideaMy favourite season is winter.
- 2Write three pointsweather, food, picnics
- 3Add one example for eachoranges, the river picnic
- 4Write, then checkspelling, linking words, full stops
Tips
- Keep one main idea in one paragraph.
- Start a paragraph on a new line. Leave a space or move the first line in.
- Use linking words: first, also, in addition, for example, however, finally.
Practice
Answer the questions. Get 7 out of 10 to finish this lesson.