Paragraph types

PARAGRAPH TYPES

Carlos Uraza MaechaJosé Mauricio Quintana

Julio Cesar GarcíaMiguel Moncada Mesa

Paragraph

A paragraph is a group of sentences about one main idea It can be short or long, dependig on if the topic or idea you have been covering has been fully explored in that the paragraph. Although is recommended that the paragraph is no lorger tan 10 lines.

Paragraph TypesThere are four types of paragraphs that you need to know about: descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive. A quick search around the internet will yield other types, but to keep this simple, it's a good idea to consider just these four. Chronological Paragraph Enumeration Paragraph Descriptive Paragraph Explanatory Paragraph Expository Paragraph Argumentative Paragraph Narrative Paragraph Comparative Paragraph Cause and effect Paragraph Deductive Paragraph Inductive Paragraph

Chronological Paragraph

A chronological paragraph is one that shows a sequence of events in the order they occurred. Your goal is to convey a clear sequence through time, and to do that you will have to use transitional, words (first, next, then, finally, as soon as, subsequently, etc.)

Enumeration Paragraph

Paragraph enumeration means to develop a paragraph by breaking a general topic down into its categories or classes.

<<The following are topics that would indicate enumerative organization: * What are the characteristics of a good teacher? * Describe some common learning styles. * What kinds of reading material can be found in a library? * Describe different types of parents. * What are the basic elements of paragraph organization? * Describe some unique aspects of American government. * What are the phases of cultural shock? Other terms such as the following might also be used: classes, parts, factors, divisions, subdivisions, categories, methods, and specializations. 

Descriptive Paragraph

Descriptive paragraphs  include details that appeal to the five senses: sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing. In a descriptive paragraph, the writer must convey information that appeals to all the senses, in order to give the best possible description to the reader. Descriptive paragraphs are commonly used in fiction and non-fiction writing, to help immerse readers into the world of the author. Though there are no hard and fast rules for how exactly these paragraphs should be structured, there are several suggestions that can help you write an effective and appealing descriptive paragraph

Explanatory Paragraph

Explanatory paragraphs, also known as expository paragraphs, give an overall description of something that may be difficult to understand. These paragraphs are comprised of information that concisely and clearly explain a process or present other people's opinions or views in detail without being overly analytical or critical, according to Word-Mart.com, an online grammar and writing resource. Effective explanatory paragraphs are written smoothly and have fluidity.

Expository Paragraph

Expository paragraphs are non-fiction writing.  Their purpose it to give information to readers in an organized format.  Writers give reasons, facts, or details to support a main idea.  Writers use a stoplight to organize an expository paragraph.  Students often used green, yellow and red strips as one way to plan their writing. 

Argumentative Paragraph

An argument is an opinion supported by facts. Writers refer to opinions as claims and facts as evidence. The claim clearly states a stance on a topic or issue. Evidence to prove this claim can include reasons, personal experience, statistics, confirmed facts, and expert research.

Narrative Paragraph

A narrative paragraph ‘tells a story’, that is, it tells about a series of events that happened to the narrator. It is usually told in time sequence with a definite beginning, middle and end.

Any student writing a narrative paragraph for the first time must use transitions. These special words help the writer develop a logical, unified paragraph. Themost common kind of transition used in narrative writing is the time relationship transition.

Comparative ParagraphComparative Paragraph disclosed the similarities and differences between two ideas, characters, or situations, to name a few.It serves to point out the similarities and differences between two objects, facts or ideas.Such paragraphs usually has the following structure: introduction in which the elements are to be compared and their development, the comparison is presented.Development or comparison usually occurs in two ways, either by conflicting descriptions, along with separate descriptions.

Cause and effect ParagraphYou can organize a cause/effect paragraph in one of three ways. First, discuss both the causes and effects of a problem or issue simultaneously or consecutively; second, state an effect first and then discuss its causes; third, state a cause first and then discuss its effects.Paragraphs cause and effect are those with a fact which followedthe reasons that have caused, or the consequences thereof.Example:Many people moved to Canada from Europe in the nineteenthcentury because living conditions were terrible in Europe.

Deductive Paragraph

Inductive reasoning refers to making specific or particular observations/arguments which, together, build towards a more broad general conclusion.Deductive reasoning refers to beginning with a general conclusion or statement and then finding specific or particular observations/arguments to support your initial thesis.

Inductive Paragraph

Inductive Paragraph main idea at the end. It starts with sentences expressing secondary ideas to reach a generalization, or thematic ideas as a conclusion of what has been said.

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