Paragraph Writing and Web Mapping Some of you might still be looking for ways to improve your writing, whether a paragraph, or a whole essay. Below are some good tips that should help your writing to unfold more clearly and logically. Let's begin with the paragraph. Consider the diagram below. It stands for the five sentence paragraph.

The top line refers to the opening sentence. This is your Main Idea Sentence. It should be made clear at the beginning of your paragraph, and it should be restated in some form in your concluding sentence. The green lines on the right refer to your Supporting Detail Sentences, and the final pink line at the bottom refers to your concluding sentence. See below:

Let’s write a paragraph on snacks. The opening sentence should express the main idea, and for our supporting detail sentences we can write about our three favourite snacks. In our conclusion, we return to our main idea.

First, I look for some popcorn to pop. Next, I check to see if we have any apples. Finally, for a dessert snack, I’m pleased if I find some cookies. I like many snacks, but popcorn, apples, and cookies are my favourite ones. When I want some snacks to eat, I always look for at least three. 5 Sentence Paragraph

8 Sentence Paragraph popcorn apples snacks cookies microwave my dad bought chocolate chip snacks In an eight sentence paragraph, we add sub-categories which support and elaborate on the original supporting sentences.

When I want some snacks to eat, I always look for at least three. First, I look for some popcorn to pop. If I find popcorn that I can put in the microwave, I have a fast, easy snack. Next, I check to see if we have any apples. When I’m lucky, I find some that my dad bought at the supermarket. Finally, for a dessert snack, I’m pleased if I find some cookies. My favourite ones are chocolate chip. I like many snacks, but popcorn, apples, and cookies are my favourite ones.

First Supporting Detail Sentence Second Supporting Detail Sentence Third Supporting Detail Sentence FirstSecondThird OneTwoThree Above allThenLast of all To begin withAlsoLastly FirstlySecondlyThirdly First of allAs well asFinally Starting withIn additionIn conclusion AdditionallyAt last In addition toAs well next Transition Words for Supporting Detail Sentences

8-Sentence Paragraph About My Favorite Band Phish is my favorite band. Phish is the best band. Been seeing them perform since freshman year of high school. “Grew up” with them Musical geniuses Can play any genre and improvise extensively Hundreds of shows = lots of friends Meeting up with friends all over the country

Phish is by far my favorite band and I don’t really know how I would live without them. I am 33 years old and I’ve been seeing them perform since I was a freshman in high school in I pretty much grew up with them, because they were the band that first inspired my passion for live, improvisational music. Each musician in this four-member band is a musical genius in his own right. I have personally heard them play almost every genre of music imaginable, everything from punk rock, to funk and reggae. Because I have seen over a hundred Phish shows (I stopped counting after 115), I have met so many wonderful friends from all over the world. Being able to meet up with these friends all over the country is an added bonus. Hands down, Phish is the best band in the world, and it’s one of the many reasons why I love America so deeply.

8 Sentence Paragraph snacks Write an 8-sentence paragraph about your favorite band, your favorite book, your favorite TV show or movie, your favorite sports team, etc.