Paragraph Unity and Coherence

Paragraph unity

(uni=one) The paragraph focuses on ONE idea and must have: -Main Idea -Topic Sentence -Adequate Support(Supporting Sentences)=Imagery, facts, specific examples, many details, anecdotes -No wondering off topics -Clincher sentence

Adequate Support

3 or more supporting facts, examples, etc. to support the topic sentence

Logical Order

Question that you ask leads to the order -Pros and Cons -Advantages/Disadvantages -Compare/Contrast

Can the topic sentence be anywhere in the paragraph?

Yes, however it is expected first.

Topic Sentence

a focused, one sentence that states the ONE key point of the entire paragraph. The introductory ideas must be given first. ex.(Intro ideas) I am a student at Loyola. (Topic sentence)Loyola is the best high school in the world.

Spatial Order

a physical description (head to feet/feet to head)

Order of Importance

least to most important ex. Why I attend Loyola( 1 being least 5 being most) 1. Good food 2. Dances are good 3. Sports program 4. Academic acceleration 5. Get into a good college

Paragraph coherence

logical connection of thoughts or supportive details in a paragraph. Types of orders: -Chronological -Spatial -Order of Importance -Logical

Clincher Sentence

restates supporting details or the topic sentence to bring attention back to the topic. It can be implied or could just lead to the next paragraph

Chronological Order

stated according to time

Transitions

used to connect ideas