Question

Paragraphs are an important part of structuring any essay, story or extended piece of writing. Paragraphs give structure to a piece of writing. They are a way to organise your thoughts, and to give clarity to your ideas. A paragraph can have an internal structure with an introduction, main body and conclusion in the same way as an essay.

 

Using paragraphs means you can:

• Build and develop ideas throughout your writing
• Keep your writing clear and easier to understand/read 

 

Change paragraphs when...

• A new character comes along
• A new event happens
• A new idea is introduced
• A new person is speaking
• Time moves forward or backward a lot

 

It is a good idea to occasionally use linking words and phrases at the start of a new paragraph. They can help to link what you have said in the previous paragraph to what you are about to say in your new paragraph.

 

 

How to write a basic paragraph