Like many aspects of good writing, one must understand the formula before they begin. In other words, if you follow the basic model and procedures of paragraph writing, you should be able to develop your paragraphs with ease and clarity. Listed below is a link which offers you a very methodical and clear explanation into paragraph writing. Follow the steps of writing starting with the Parts of the Paragraph, How to Write a Paragraph and then Kinds of Paragraphs. You will be writing four paragraphs from this unit. You must present a hand-written rough draft and your good copy must be word-processed and double-spaced with size 12 font. Your paragraphs will be marked on the writing criteria provided, and all your paragraphs must demonstrate the clear and straightforward model given on this website.
Assignments:
1. Explanation Paragraph
In this paragraph you will also demonstrate your understanding of commonly confused words by circling 4 of these words in your explanation paragraph. Refer to Unit 1: Words Often Confused, for a word list.
2. Description Paragraph
In this paragraph you will also demonstrate your understanding of contractions, by circling 4 contractions in your descriptive paragraph. Ensure that you are not confusing contractions with possessives. Refer to Unit 2 Contractions if you need help.
3. Sequence (How to) Paragraph
In this paragraph you will also demonstrate your understanding of possessives, by circling 4 possessives used in your sequence paragraph. Ensure that you are not confusing possessives with contractions. Refer to Unit 3 Possessives if you need help.
4. Compare and Contrast Paragraph
In this paragraph, include 4 words that requires the final consonant be doubled. Circle these 4 words. Refer to Unit 4 Doubling a Final Consonant if you need assistance.
Each paragraph will be assessed for a total of 12 marks based on the writing criteria on the Starworks homepage. Once again, you must follow the guidelines of this web tutorial, and please consult me if you would like to discuss topics. I am open to your ideas so long as you discuss it with Mr. Di Ponio before you begin.
In this paragraph you will also demonstrate your understanding of commonly confused words by circling 4 of these words in your explanation paragraph. Refer to Unit 1: Words Often Confused, for a word list.
2. Description Paragraph
In this paragraph you will also demonstrate your understanding of contractions, by circling 4 contractions in your descriptive paragraph. Ensure that you are not confusing contractions with possessives. Refer to Unit 2 Contractions if you need help.
3. Sequence (How to) Paragraph
In this paragraph you will also demonstrate your understanding of possessives, by circling 4 possessives used in your sequence paragraph. Ensure that you are not confusing possessives with contractions. Refer to Unit 3 Possessives if you need help.
4. Compare and Contrast Paragraph
In this paragraph, include 4 words that requires the final consonant be doubled. Circle these 4 words. Refer to Unit 4 Doubling a Final Consonant if you need assistance.
Each paragraph will be assessed for a total of 12 marks based on the writing criteria on the Starworks homepage. Once again, you must follow the guidelines of this web tutorial, and please consult me if you would like to discuss topics. I am open to your ideas so long as you discuss it with Mr. Di Ponio before you begin.