Writing a Paragraph

A. Point out the topic sentence of the sample paragraph.

B. Find sentences that give reasons and causes for Jolyon Forsyte's quiet way of life.

C. Use one of the statements to develop a paragraph by cause and effect or by giving reasons.

1) How important is education?

2) Do you like adventurous experience? Why/ Why not?

Developing a Paragraph by Repetition

Often a paragraph can best be developed by numerous repetitions, in different forms, of the topic sentence. This method is particularly valuable in trying to impress them with a vivid picture of a situation.

E.g. “Well, I liked the king, and as king I respected him - respected the office; at least respected it as much as I was capable of respecting any unearned supremacy; but as man I looked down upon him and his nobles - privately. And he and they liked me, and respected my office; but as an animal, without birth or sham title, they looked down upon me - and were not particularly private about it, either. I didn't change for my opinion about me: the account was square, the books balanced, everybody was satisfied.

(M.Twain. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court)