Write an example or illustration paragraph on the topic of your choice.
Your paragraph should use the basic structure of an example or illustration paragraph (a topic sentence, at least three supporting sentences in the body of your paragraph, and a concluding sentence, or "clincher").
If you're writing an example paragraph, you should provide at least three examples of the subject that your topic sentence introduces.
If you're writing an illustration paragraph, you should include one extended illustration (at least three sentences) of the subject your topic sentence introduces.
Your paragraph should be well crafted and written in 12-point font with one-inch page margins.
Tips for Success
Brainstorming, Prewriting, and Outlining
Before you try to write your paragraph, brainstorm ideas and organize your thoughts. You may also want to prewrite using listing or clustering.
Then write a simple, informal outline of your paragraph with a thesis, three supporting points, and a conclusion.
Writing an Example Paragraph
Begin with a topic sentence that introduces something for which you have at least three examples.
After the topic sentence, write a body that includes at least three examples in at least three supporting sentences (one example per sentence).
Follow your body with a clincher sentence.
Be sure to include transitions to guide your reader from sentence to sentence.
Be sure to write in complete sentences.
Be sure to use proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Writing an Illustration Paragraph
Begin with a topic sentence that introduces something you can give an extended illustration of in three sentences.
After the topic sentence, write a body that includes an extended example in at least three supporting sentences.
Follow your body with a clincher sentence.
Be sure to include transitions to guide your reader from sentence to sentence.
Be sure to write in complete sentences.
Be sure to use proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Global Review
Does everything in your paragraph advance the point in your topic sentence?
Are there sentences that should be deleted or added?
Is the paragraph in the best order possible?
Local Review
Did you check your paragraph to ensure correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar?
PLEASE HELP!
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