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WRITING AN INFORMAL EMAIL

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How to Write Strong Paragraphs
Paragraphs are medium-sized units of writing,
longer than sentences, but shorter than sections,
chapters, or entire works. Because they connect
the “small” ideas of individual sentences to a
“bigger” idea, paragraph structure is essential to
any writing for organization, flow, and
comprehension.
Students have a lot of questions when it comes to
writing a paragraph:
How many sentences should you use?
How do you transition within a paragraph? When do you end a paragraph? Etc.
Below we explain everything you need to know about paragraph structure to write like an expert, including several
paragraph examples.

How is a paragraph structured?

• Parts of a paragraph

Like other forms of writing, paragraphs follow a standard three-part structure with a beginning, middle, and end. These
parts are the topic sentence, development and support, and conclusion.

Topic sentences, also known as “paragraph leaders,” introduce the main idea that the paragraph

1 is about. They shouldn’t reveal too much on their own, but rather prepare the reader for the rest
of the paragraph by stating clearly what topic will be discussed.

The development and support sentences act as the body of the paragraph. Development

2 sentences elaborate and explain the idea with details too specific for the topic sentence, while
support sentences provide evidence, opinions, or other statements that back up or confirm the
paragraph’s main idea.

Last, the conclusion wraps up the idea, sometimes summarizing what’s been presented or

3 transitioning to the next paragraph. The content of the conclusion depends on the type of
paragraph, and it’s often acceptable to end a paragraph with a final piece of support that concludes
the thought instead of a summary.

• How many sentences are in a paragraph?

Most paragraphs contain between three and five sentences, but there are plenty of exceptions. Different types of
paragraphs have different numbers of sentences, like those in narrative writing, in particular, where single-sentence
paragraphs are common.
Likewise, the number of sentences in a paragraph can change based on the style of the writer. Some authors prefer longer,
more descriptive paragraphs, while other authors prefer shorter, faster-paced paragraphs.

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When it comes to nonfiction writing, like research papers or reports, most paragraphs have at least three sentences: a
topic sentence, a development/support sentence, and a conclusion sentence.

• Types of paragraphs

Depending on the kind of writing you’re doing, you may need to use different types of paragraphs. Here’s a brief
explanation of the common paragraph types most writing deals with.

• Expository: Common in nonfiction and all types of essays, expository paragraphs revolve around explaining and
discussing a single point or idea.
• Persuasive: Just like expository paragraphs, persuasive paragraphs focus on discussing a single point; however,
they support opinions instead of facts.
• Narrative: When telling a story, a narrative paragraph explains an action or event. Each new sentence furthers or
expands upon the action by providing new information.
• Descriptive: Also common in storytelling, descriptive paragraphs focus on describing a single topic, such as a
person or an environment. Each new sentence adds a new detail about that topic.

Source: Grammarly.com

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