Topic Sentence: States the main idea of the paragraph.
It is usually a very broad and general statement.
Specific Sentences:
Sentences the state some specific facts or pieces of information related to the topic sentences
Thesis Sentence: The focus of your paper is stated in a thesis statement and is usually included as the last sentence in an introductory paragraph.
All sentences are arranged appropriately ( in sequence) within each paragraph . Each paragraph has itÕs own topic sentence.
All the sentences within the paragraph are logically related to each other.
There should be only one fully developed topic per paragraph.
Every sentence in each paragraph should support the topic sentence in that paragraph.
All sentences grammatically correct and clear.
There should be compound
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and complex sentences in addition to simple sentences.
Use of a variety of sentence starters within the paragraph.
A paragraph the restates the thesis statement first, then moves to some specific sentences and closes with a general statement.
It is arranged in oppostie order of the introduction paragraph.
A transitional sentence is used to link one paragraph to the following or previous paragraph