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NARRATIVE PARAGRAGH
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RITE A PARAGRAPH ABOUT AN IMPORTANT LIFE EXPERIENCE
OR MEMORABLE EVENT
Warm up:
Brainstorm as a class:
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What is a paragraph?
Write students’ ideas on the board.
Introduction:
Explain the elements of a paragraph with a sample paragraph, asking students to
identify formatting features, the title, the topic sentence, supporting sentences,
simple and complex sentences, and the conclusion. Tell students to take notes.
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Format:
– Heading
– Title (centered on top line)
– Indented first sentence
– Double spacing
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Content:
– Topic sentence
– Supporting sentences (details, examples, explanations)
– Transitional phrases
– Simple and complex sentences
– Concluding sentence
MiraCosta College Noncredit Program
4
DRAFT
Intermediate Level Writing Outcome:
Paragraph