Paragraph Power

1. What is a Paragraph?
The Nature of the English Paragraph. The Form of the English Paragraph. Logical Paragraph Development in English. Revision and Editing. Application.

2. The Parts of a Paragraph.
The Topic Sentence. The Subject Development. The Summary Sentence. Language Patterns in the Paragraph. Revision and Editing. Application.

3. Explanation By Description of an Object.
The Nature of Description. Preliminary Considerations. Writing the Descriptive Paragraph. Special Grammar in Description. Revision and Editing. Application.

4. Directional Process Analysis.
The Nature of Process Analysis. Preliminary Considerations. Writing the Directional Analysis Paragraph. Stylistic Problems in Directional Analysis. Revision and Editing. Application.

5. Cause Analysis and Effect Analysis.
The Nature of Cause Analysis and Effect Analysis. Preliminary Considerations. Writing Cause Analysis and Effect Analysis Paragraphs. Special Grammar in Cause Analysis and Effect Analysis. Revision and Editing. Application.

6. Explanation by Comparison and Contrast.
The Nature of Comparison and Contrast. Preliminary Considerations. Writing Comparison and Contrast Paragraphs. Special Grammar in Comparison and Contrast. Revision and Editing. Application.

7. Persuading by Argument.
The Nature of Argument. Preliminary Considerations. Writing the Argumentative Paragraph. Special Grammar in Argument. Revision and Editing. Application.

8. Paragraph Practice.
Paragraph 1: Explanation by Definition.
Paragraph 2: Explanation by Cause and Effect.
Paragraph 3: Explanation by Classification.
Paragraph 4: Explanation by Natural Process.
Paragraph 5: Neutral Argument.
Paragraph 6: Writing an Inductive Paragraph.

Appendix A: Grammar Practice.
Appendix B: Checklist for Students and Teachers.