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Parts of A Paragraph
Parts of A Paragraph
A paragraph is a group of sentences about one topic. It contains a topic sentence, supporting details and
sometimes a concluding sentence. The sentences follow one another from the beginning to the end of the
paragraph. A paragraph is usually part of a longer piece of writing, such as a letter or essay.
Search the Internet for a more detailed explanation and examples of each part of a paragraph.
Write three tips for writing a paragraph. Share your tips in small groups.
Possible search terms: writing paragraphs; parts of paragraph
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Glenn Gould is widely regarded as Canadas most famous and eccentric pianist. He is renowned for his
recordings of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. For example, Bachs Goldberg Variations, Goulds first
recording, was among the best-selling classical music albums of its time. Gould is also famous for his
unusual behaviour. He would only play concerts while sitting on an old chair his father had made, and
he usually hummed while he played. Contrary to most pianists, he disliked playing in concert halls, and
devoted most of his career to the recording studio until his death in 1982. In brief, Glenn Gould was an
unconventional pianist who made a significant impact on the world of music.
Number the sentences below (from 1 to 5) to form a paragraph. On each line, write topic sentence,
supporting detail or concluding sentence to indicate the sentences purpose. Then write the
paragraph in order, adding appropriate transitions.
Hydroelectric power is a valuable source of renewable energy.
Nickel is another natural resource used in the making of stainless
steel as well as coins.
These are just a few of the resources Canada offers.
Canada offers a variety of natural resources that are used for
different purposes.
Timber is used for building materials and furniture.
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Find two or three examples of a paragraph (from a textbook or from the Internet). Identify the parts
of each paragraph. Work in a group and discuss the structure of each paragraph.
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