Sort

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Sort

• In pairs, put the story in the correct order.

2
Think

• If you didnt already know the story, what about
  it gives away the order of the paragraphs?

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Objectives

• All will understand what a paragraph is and when
  it should be used.
• Most will be able to demonstrate how to use
  paragraphs.
• Some will understand what a signpost is and will
  be able to use them to add cohesion to their
  writing.

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What is a Paragraph?

• A collection of sentences dealing with one topic
  or subject.

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Why Paragraph?

• Paragraphs help us to organise our writing, so
  that it makes sense and is easier to read.

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When to Begin a New Paragraph

• When a new person is introduced, a new paragraph
  is required.
• When one person has stopped speaking, a new
  paragraph is required to make it clear that a
  different person is replying.
• When there is a change of place, a new paragraph
  is required.
• A new paragraph is also used to indicate the
  passing of time.
• So remember, a change of person, speaker, place
  or time requires a new paragraph.

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Tip-Top Paragraphing!

• Ti p To p

Time
Place
Topic
Person
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Demonstrate

• Read the story on the worksheet. Add the
  following symbol where you think a new paragraph
  should begin
• //

Now rewrite the story in clear paragraphs. These
should be indented about two inches from the
margin.
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Learning Check

• When should we begin a new paragraph in creative
  writing?

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Signposts
Signposts link ideas between paragraphs to create
a cohesion in a piece of writing.

• Also
• Moreover
• Furthermore
• Additionally
• Similarly
• Firstly
• Later
• Next

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Signposts

• Can you think of any other signposts that you
  might use to link the paragraphs in your writing?

12
Demonstrate

• Write a short story about an exciting day youve
  had using clear paragraphs and interesting
  signposts to make your writing more cohesive.

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Learning Check

• When should we begin a new paragraph in creative
  writing?
• Write down three signposts
• that you could use to
• link paragraphs.