How to write ehow paragraph

You will learn the short process (“how to”) paragraph on your topic.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Remember that your paragraph must have a clear topic sentence and several supporting sentences. The concluding sentence is optional.

2. Remember that your topic sentence must have a controlling idea – that is, it must not only name a topic but must also say something about the topic.

3. Are there connecting words (transitions)? Here is a list of such words you could use:
   
   , first, second, third, fourth
   
   , in the beginning
   
   , to start with
   
   , next
   
   , then
   
   , following that
   
   , from then on
   
   , later (on)
   
   , the next step
   
   , before, before that
   
   , after, afterwards, after that
   
   , at this point
   
   , now, now that
   
   , as soon as
   
   , once
   
   , every time
   
   , when
   
   , while
   
   , until
   
   , as long as
   
   , meanwhile
   
   , finally, lastly

4. Is the sentence grammar mostly correct?Do the subjects and verbs agree in number?
   
   a)Are all the sentences complete (no fragments)?
   b)Is the punctuation correct in all the sentences?
   c)Are all the words spelled correctly?

5. How else could you improve this paragraph?

[iamageniuster]

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