PARAGRAPH WRITING
What is a Paragraph?
A paragraph is a short collection of well-organised sentences which revolve around a single theme and is coherent.
Parts of a Paragraph
Characteristics of a Well-written Paragraph
Example:
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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Rules the World
The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand of the mother. The proverb implies that mothers are theones who rule the world in a figurative sense.A mother is the greatest influence in the life of a child. She is the one who knows her offspring the longest. Her role is not only a biological one but also aspiritual one. The formative years of a child are the ones that shape his or her personality. The rolethat the mother plays could mould the child into an Einstein or a Stalin.In her nimble hands she holdsthe staff of power and responsibility. It is undeniable that the hand of the mother rules the world. |
Types of Paragraphs
Sample 1
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The Clown
Dumbo the Clown is an entertainer who often acts foolish for the amusement of the audience. He commonly wears colourful clothes, decorates his face with garish makeup, sports outlandish wigs and wears oversized shoes. His aim is to entertain large crowds at the circus. Traditionally, Dumbo is known to follow stuntmen and unsuccessfully mimic their actions. His failure to replicate complicated circus moves makes him look foolish and hilarity ensues. Once, he followed a trapeze artist all the way to the top and attempted a heroic jump. Although he intended to grab onto a swing, his short stature caused him to miss the mark by a few feet. He came tumbling down into the net causing the audience to roar with laughter. |
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An Evening at the Beach
Yesterday, Aryan and I decided to take a stroll by the beach. The air was cool and the sun turned the skies rosy. We rode our bicycles along the boulevard enjoying the soft caress of the evening wind on our faces. After parking our bikes, we walked barefooted to the waterfront. The sun was now a big red dot on the forehead of the horizon. I closed my eyes and inhaled the salty scent of the sea breeze. The sound of the crashing waves reverberated in the evening air. My feet were being incessantly washed by the waves. At a distance, the distinct chattering of vendors could be heard. My friend and I sat in silence enjoying the last few minutes of the retreating twilight. The evening now constitutes one of the most sublime moments of my life. |
Sample 3
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How to Make a Nutritious Multigrain Sandwich
Take two slices of multigrain bread and apply white butter on each side. Season the buttered sides with salt and pepper. Cut tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and boiled potatoes into rings and set aside. Prepare a fine paste out of mint leaves, coriander leaves, salt, green chillies and lemon juice. Slather this paste on the buttered sides of the bread. Now neatly arrange the vegetables on the bread slices and season it with salt. A dollop of mustard paste and tomato ketchup can be added to make the sandwich more flavourful. Coat the insides of the toaster with white butter and place the sandwich inside. Toast it for two minutes. Serve hot. This recipe serves one. |
Steps to Write a Paragraph
Example:
„India:TheWorld‟sBiggestDemocracy‟
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Samples
Descriptive Paragraphs
Sample 4
A Snowy Night
A bird perched on the branch of a hickory tree observed the village on a cold, snowy night. The wind blew gently caressing the tree tops and the window panes. It caused the children out for a nightly stroll to pull their caps over their ears and their shawls to their faces. Worried people closed the open windows to not let the cool breeze snuff out the fireplace. A small brook that usually flowed to meet the river in the east had now frozen completely. Little children at had painstakingly built a snowman. Young Susie had procured a big, fat carrot for thesnowman‟snose.HerbrotherPhilipwasmakingangelsinthesnow.Theirmotherwas beckoning them inside for supper.
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Sample 5
The Mustang
The mustang is an American horse that is feral by nature. Categorised as a wild horse, the mustang represents the freedom of the Wild West. As a mark of their kind, the mustang possesses 17 ribs and 5 lumbar vertebrae. The body of the animal is smooth, sinewy and well-proportioned. Its head is held high and is characterised by a tapering muzzle. The shoulder of the animal is sloping and its neck is crested. The legs are sturdy and strong; its hindquarters are muscular. Its tail is lush and low set. The hooves of the mustang are wide to balance its body weight. Each of its physical traits reflects its royal Spanish ancestry.
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Narrative Paragraphs
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A Strange Day
I will never forget the 5th of June 2015. It was a day that started like any other. But as the day progressed, I experienced some of the strangest things ever. I woke up to the sounds of clapping thunder and rains. Oddly, it was perfectly sunny the day before and nobody was expecting such a heavy thunderstorm. I went to the kitchen to prepare a cup of tea and there were no tea leaves or tea bags left in the tin. I boiled some water with a few herbs and sipped silently. Suddenly, the doorbell rang and it startled me. When I opened the door, I saw a man drenched in the rain standing with a box in his hand. Expecting him to be a courier boy, I offered himsomeloosechangeasatip.Inoticedhewasn‟twearingauniformbutadark-colouredshirt over jeans. He refused the money saying, “I think you are mistaking me for somebody else.” After saying those words, the man disappeared into the heavy rain. I shook the box and heard a low rattling sound. I opened it and was stunned to find a tiny box inside it. Inside I found a little note that said, “Call us at the number given below if you want to know your future…” |
Sample7
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The First Time I Baked a Cake
I was always intrigued by my mother‟s electric oven and wanted to try my hand at baking something. But given my clumsy nature, my mother always forbade me from using it. “Learn to tie your shoelaces first!” she would say. One day after a lot of convincing, my mother decided to let me try the oven once. If I did well, I could use it whenever I pleased. I brought out my recipe book that I had been saving all these days for such a moment. I turned the pages to the„MincemeatPie‟recipe.Step-by-step,Ifollowedtheinstructions.Withoutmissingasingle ingredient, I crafted the pie, put it in the oven and baked for a full 45 minutes. A strange smell wafted through the house and I was worried. It cannot be; I had followed the recipe to the t. My sister gave me an incredulous look and already started making excuses to skip supper. My mother and father were left with no choice but to taste what I had made. They both took small spoonfuls of the pie and tasted cautiously. My mother winced and made a strange face, while my father dashed to the sink to spit the morsel out. My mother asked me, “Sweetheart, what recipe was it?” I said, “Mincemeat Pie!” with an indignant tone. “Did you put minced meat into this?”sheaskedme.“Ofcourse!That‟swhatthereciperead!”Ibellowed.Mymothercalmly explained, “Sweetheart, mincemeat is a term for nuts and fruits, not actual meat. You have added sugar and meat in the same recipe.” I was dumbfounded. Rest assured I never got to use the oven or the recipe book again.
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Expository Paragraphs
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How Pearls are Made
Pearls are one of the most sought after items of jewellery. Unlike other precious jewels, pearls are neither excavated nor derived from underground. Instead, they are harvested from living creatures known as oysters. It is a result of the biological process of these creatures. The oysters‟ bodies are made of two valves or two halves. A ligament holds these valves together. Sometimes, whenagrainofsandoraforeignobjectgetsinsidetheoyster‟sshell,itreactstoitbycoatingitwith a substance similar to its shell. By doing so, the oyster protects itself from the foreign body. Itkeeps covering it with the same substance known as nacre and in the end, a pearl is formed. Some pearls turn out to be perfectly rounded, while the others do not. The uneven pearls are known as Baroque pearls. |
Sample9
Why Is Sugar Bad?Sugar is something everyone loves. Without which, cakes, chocolates, pastries and fizzy drinks would not be the same. It delights us by lifting our mood. People young and old are often addicted to its taste and those who are diabetic have a hard time resisting anything sugar laden. However, experts will warn you about the deleterious effect it will have on your health. Sugar has always had a bad reputation when it came to dental health. Dentists have always encouragedchildren and adults to brush thoroughly after enjoying a sugary treat. This is because sugar is erodes the tough enamel of the teeth and cause cavities. They contain no nutritional value and can only supply the body with energy. If the sugar is not converted to energy immediately, the body converts it into fat and stores it in the body for future use. This contributes towards obesity. Excessive sugar likefructose tires the liver affecting its smooth functioning. In conclusion, apart from pampering the taste buds, sugar has nothing much to offer healthwise. |