Paragraphs
Elements of Good Writing
100

The first sentence of a paragraph

What is a topic sentence?

100

The goal you are trying to achieve while writing a paragraph or essay. 

What is Purpose?

200

The main idea of a topic sentence.

What is a controlling idea?

200

The people you are writing the essay for. 

What is Audience?

300

The last sentence of a paragraph

What is a concluding sentence?

300

Making your writing easy to understand.

What is Clarity?

400

Sentences that give more information about the topic sentence.

What are supporting sentences?

400

All of the supporting sentences are connected to the topic sentence.

What is Unity?

500

The paragraph flows smoothly and logically.

What is Coherence?

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