ENG011B | English Foundations II| Unit 3 Writing Assignment|3.05 Developing Paragraphs
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Writing Assignment
Developing Paragraphs
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Grading Instructions
Student must read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow.
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1 point for each answered question for a total of 2 points.
(1 point each)
1. Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow.
Country and western music keeps me company all day long. When I get up in the morning, I turn the radio to
97.9, which plays that kind of music nonstop. When I am riding in the car, I tune in to K95 FM. That station
plays the older country and western songs. Diedra shares my love for country and western music. She leaves
her radio on all night. I don't do that. I like it quiet when I sleep. Jerry, however, likes hard rock. That's too loud
for me. It jars my bones. There is some research that claims listening to loud music over a long period of time
will cause a person to lose his/her hearing. I wouldn't be surprised if Jerry needs a hearing aid before he is
twenty-five.
a. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
b. What is the topic sentence?
Student must write a concluding sentence for the paragraph.
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1 point for a concluding sentence that summarizes the paragraph and refers back to the introductory
sentence for a total of 1 point.
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½ point may be given for a sentence that is incomplete, does not summarize the paragraph, or does not
refer back to the introductory sentence.
(1 point)
2. This paragraph needs a concluding sentence.
I would have a difficult time choosing which is my favorite from among the many old-time television series
and their characters. Early on, I watched Alfred Hitchcock, Perry Mason, Maverick, and Bonanza. I fell in love
with James Garner, and he has continued to be one of my favorite actors. Of course, I always looked forward
to Sunday evenings and Walt Disney Presents. Mysteries rank up there among my all-time favorites. Jessica
Fletcher kept me glued to the tube one evening a week for years. And then there was Dallas. Who could
resist the evil of J.R.? Tom Selleck of Magnum, P.I. is so cool! Peter Falk of Columbo is my idea of an
understated hero.
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ENG011B | English Foundations II| Unit 3 Writing Assignment|3.05 Developing Paragraphs
Write a concluding sentence for the above paragraph that summarizes the paragraph and refers back to the
introductory sentence.
Student must come up with five subjects for a narrative or directional paragraph.
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1 point for each subject for a total of 5 points
(5 points)
3.
In the space below, brainstorm a list of ideas for a narrative or directional paragraph.
Come up with 5 possible subjects. To help generate some good ideas, think about
the things you know how to do and things that you like. Think of the places you have visited.
Student must select a topic, paragraph type, and then begin writing a draft with all the steps in order.
 ½ point for writing the topic
 ½ point for choosing and writing a paragraph type
 4 points for writing a paragraph
 1 point if the steps, events, or directions are in chronological order
 Total of 6 points
(6 points)
4. Now, select a topic from the ideas you brainstormed on the previous question. Decide whether
you will write a narrative paragraph or a directional paragraph. Begin your draft, making sure
to arrange your events, steps, or directions in chronological order.
Topic:
Paragraph Type:
Draft:
Student must write a complete sentence using transitional words for each category.
 ½ point each for writing a complete sentence
 ½ point each for using transitional words
 Total of 6 points
(1 point each)
5.
Write a complete sentence using transitional words or phrases for each of the categories
below. Examples of transitional words and phrases have been given in the ( ) with each
category.
a. Additional information or sequence (and, furthermore, another, second)
b. Passage of time (before, finally, next, in the meantime)
c. Comparison or Contrast (however, nonetheless, on the other hand, likewise)
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ENG011B | English Foundations II| Unit 3 Writing Assignment|3.05 Developing Paragraphs
d. Conclusion or summary (therefore, as a result, thus, in brief)
e. Acknowledgment (granted, naturally, although you could see that, of course)
f. Direction (beyond, farther, to the right, opposite)
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