P 1

Paragraph practice

Practice writing a paragraph using the ideas that we have discussed.

ASSIGNMENT

Read the topic below. Brainstorm your ideas first on a separate sheet of paper (you do not need to submit your brainstorming). Write a paragraph of 8-10 sentences. Include a title, a clear topic sentence, supporting sentences with examples and details, and a concluding sentence that restates the main idea. Follow the formatting on the previous page.

Topic: Write about three major changes in your life since the outbreak of the COVID 19 epidemic. These should be changes on a more personal level than simply “everyone has to wear masks.” These are changes or adjustments that you have had to make in your own life.

When you finish writing your paragraph, remember to proofread it carefully:

1. Do you have 8-10 sentences?

1. Do you have a clear topic sentence with a specific controlling idea? (not too general)

1. Do your supporting sentences give more information about the topic and controlling idea? (use lots of adjectives and adverbs to describe things)

1. Does your final sentence make the paragraph feel complete and whole?

1. Did you follow the formatting on the previous page? (header, indent, title, double-spaced lines)

1. Did you check your spelling?

1. Did you check your grammar?

Did you read it out loud to listen to the flow?