TENTH GRADE

Types of paragraphs

Module 4 - Lesson 3

 

Paragraphs can be developed in a number of different ways. For example:

  • A DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH describes a process or a sequence of events, or the characteristics or structure of something.

  • A NARRATIVE PARAGRAPH is also descriptive, but tends to give background information, that is, an account or description of past events perhaps.

  • An EXPLANATORY PARAGRAPH provides information.

  • An INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH sets the scene and outlines what is going to follow.

  • A PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH tries to convince the reader about something and may make recommendations.

  • The FINAL PARAGRAPH brings an assignment to a conclusion.

Types of paragraphs

Practicing exercise

I. Write one expository paragraph explaining how to wrap a present, one descriptive paragraph describing what the present looks like after it's been wrapped, and one narrative paragraph describing what will happen to the present. The final paragraph is a persuasive paragraph explaining why the present is the best present given.

 

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Practicing exercise-Answer key

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Quiz

I.                 Write a letter to someone you feel you need to spend more time with. Use one of the following paragraphs:

a.      Descriptive

b.      Narrative

c.      Introductory

d.      Final

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Test

I. Write an essay using all the given types of paragraphs. Begin with: “I wish someone told me…”

 

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