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Three Parts of a Paragraph Explained

The document discusses the key components of a paragraph - the topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence. It defines each component, explains their purpose, and provides examples. Specifically, it states that the topic sentence introduces the main idea, supporting details provide evidence and examples, and the closing sentence restates the main point. An example paragraph is given that demonstrates these elements by discussing reasons why Canada is a desirable place to live.

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Three Parts of a Paragraph Explained

The document discusses the key components of a paragraph - the topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence. It defines each component, explains their purpose, and provides examples. Specifically, it states that the topic sentence introduces the main idea, supporting details provide evidence and examples, and the closing sentence restates the main point. An example paragraph is given that demonstrates these elements by discussing reasons why Canada is a desirable place to live.

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Topic Sentence Supporting Details

What is the topic sentence? What are supporting sentences?

-The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph. -They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a
paragraph.
What does it do?
What do they do?
-It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
-They give details to develop and support the main idea of the
How do I write one? paragraph.
-Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Indicate to the reader How do I write them?
what your paragraph will be about.
-You should give supporting facts, details, and examples.
Example:
Example:
-There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in
the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All -There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in
Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All
Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price.
taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are
studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue
efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and
space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of
live. space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to
live.
Closing Sentence

What is the closing sentence?

-The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph.

What does it do?

-It restates the main idea of your paragraph.

How do I write one?

-Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.

Example:

-There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in
the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All
Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price.
Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are
taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue
studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and
efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of
space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to
live.

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