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STEPS FOR Step 4 — concluding sentence
PARAGRAPH WRITING Then write a concluding sentence to sum up.
Example:
Step1 — write an outline
Clearly, smoking is a dangerous habit and should
When writing a paragraph, first write an outline of be avoided.
the paragraph and include:
• the topic
• supporting information. Step 5 — final paragraph
Write the final paragraph.
Example
Topic: Smoking and health hazards.
Topic sentence
Outline
Lung cancer
Other diseases: emphysema, bronchitis Example:
Heart disease: risk factor
Passive smoking: effects on others There are several serious health hazards directly
linked to smoking. The link between smoking and
cancer is well known. In addition, smoking is
linked to other lung diseases like emphysema and
Step 2 — write the topic sentence
bronchitis. Smokers also have a greater risk of
heart disease later in life. This is evidenced in
Write a topic sentence that includes the topic and the
recent court cases in the USA where smokers have
controlling idea.
Controlling idea been awarded damages from tobacco companies.
Further, there is substantial research that even
passive smoking can have long term effects on
Example: health. Clearly, smoking is a dangerous habit and
should be avoided.
There are several serious health hazards
directly linked to smoking.
Concluding
Topic sentence
Supporting
Step 3 — write supporting sentences sentences
Next write a supporting sentence for each point. Use
facts or examples to support your points.
Example:
The link between smoking and cancer is well
known. In addition, smoking is linked to other
lung diseases like emphysema and bronchitis.
Smokers also have a greater risk of heart disease
later in life. This is evidenced in recent court
cases in the USA where smokers have been
awarded damages from tobacco companies.
Further, there is substantial research that even
passive smoking can have long term effects on
health.
STEPS FOR PARAGRAPH WRITING 1