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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:

1. Topic Sentence: This sentence outlines the main idea that will be presented in the paragraph.
2. Support Details or Examples: This is the part of the paragraph that presents details, facts, examples, quotes and arguments that support the main idea.
3. Conclusion Sentence: This sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. It may also lead the reader to the topic of the next paragraph.

• 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.
• 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 school.

Paragraph Structure A simple diagram for writing a basic paragraph with a topic sentence, support details, and a conclusion sentence.

Paragraph Structure: 2 Support Ideas A simple diagram for writing a basic paragraph with a topic sentence, two support details, and a conclusion sentence.

Paragraph Structure: 3 Support Ideas A simple diagram for writing a basic paragraph with a topic sentence, three support details, and a conclusion sentence.