Paragraph Structure
A paragraph is a unit of writing that consists of one or more sentences focusing on a single idea or topic. A well-written paragraph often has the following structure:
Organizers
Transition words

Topic Sentence: This sentence outlines the main idea that will be presented in the paragraph. This means that there are not many details in the sentence, but that the sentence introduces an overall idea that you want to discuss later in the paragraph.
Example : Students should be required to wear school uniforms.

Support Details or Examples: This is the part of the paragraph that presents details, facts, examples, quotes and arguments that support the main idea.

Example: First of all (transition), the ost of a back-to- school wardrobe would be reduced and there would be no need to dress-to -impress. Secondly(transition), students would be able to get right to work instead of spending time looking around to see what everyone else is wearing. Students would spend less time thinking about and shoping for clothes and more time getting homework finished. Finally(transition), students would behave better while deressed in their school uniforms. The uniforms would not be "fun" or "play" clothes, so students would be more serious while in school. They could always change after school.

Conclusion Sentence: This sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. It may also lead the reader to the topic of the next paragraph.
Example: I think uniforms would be a good idea because students would be more focused on school instead of the latest fashions.

There are many different types of paragraphs, depending on what you are writing:

Descriptive Paragraph: This paragraph describes something or someone. For example, you can write a descriptive paragraph describing your best friend, including what she likes and dislikes, where she lives, what she wants for her birthday, and her favorite food.

Expository Paragraph: This paragraph explains an idea; it is also called an information paragraph. For example, you can write as expository paragraph explaining how to make chocolate chip cookies
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Persuasive Paragraph: This paragraph tries to convince the reader of something. This type of paragraph may start with a phrase like: "I think that..." The support section may include sentences that start with, "One reason is...," or "For example..." It may end with something like, "This is why I think that..." For example, you can write a persuasive paragraph telling why people should vote for you for class president.

Narrative Paragraph: This paragraph describes an event or tells a story, usually in chronological order. For example, you can write a narrative paragraph detailng what you did on your first day of scho