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Understanding Paragraph Structure and Support

The document discusses the structure of paragraphs, emphasizing the role of supporting sentences in explaining and developing the topic sentence. It distinguishes between facts and opinions, stating that opinions must be supported by facts and specific details like examples and statistics. Additionally, it outlines the purpose of a concluding sentence, which is to signal the end of the paragraph and reinforce the main ideas.

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Understanding Paragraph Structure and Support

The document discusses the structure of paragraphs, emphasizing the role of supporting sentences in explaining and developing the topic sentence. It distinguishes between facts and opinions, stating that opinions must be supported by facts and specific details like examples and statistics. Additionally, it outlines the purpose of a concluding sentence, which is to signal the end of the paragraph and reinforce the main ideas.

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PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE 2
Supporting sentences

True or false?
1. A supporting sentence can start a new paragraph.
2. Supporting sentences explain, prove and develop the topic sentence of the paragraph.
3. Sentences that do not support the topic sentence are irrelevant or off-topic.
4. A useful way of developing a paragraph is to give an example, statistic or quotation.
5. Irrelevant supporting sentences destroy the unity of the paragraph.
6. Opinions are good supporting sentences.
Facts vs. opinions

• Opinions are subjective statements based on a person's beliefs or attitudes. Ex. Men are better drivers than
women.

• Facts are objective statements of truths. Ex. At sea level, water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• Opinions are not acceptable as support. If you express an opinion, you must support it with facts.

• Sometimes even facts need proof. You have to use specific supporting details to prove that these statements (1&2)
are true facts.

1. Women live longer than men.


2. Cigarettes are addictive.

Kinds of specific supporting details include examples, statistics, and quotations.


A concluding sentence serves two purposes:
1. It signals the end of the paragraph.
2. It leaves the reader with the most important ideas to remember.

❖ It can do this in two ways:


• By summarizing the main points of the paragraph
OR
• By repeating the topic sentence in different word

• You may want to begin your concluding sentence with one of the signals in this list.
You may also end a paragraph without a formal signal or using one of these expressions:

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