What are paragraphs? | Year 5 English PDF Download

What is a paragraph?

• Paragraphs serve as a grouping of sentences within a written piece.
• They are crucial in writing to introduce new segments of a narrative, characters, or information, facilitating readability for the audience.
• Paragraphs aid in enhancing the reader's experience by breaking down the text into manageable and coherent sections.
• When composing various types of texts like thank you letters, paragraphs help in organizing content effectively.
  They can be utilized to separate:
  • the introduction
  • the different reasons for gratitude
  • concluding statements
• Each section serves a distinct purpose in conveying the message clearly and logically.

Rules for Writing Effective Paragraphs

Here are guidelines for creating well-structured paragraphs:

• Ensure that all sentences within a paragraph focus on the same person, place, time, or topic.
• Start a new paragraph whenever there is a change in person, place, time, or topic.
• Begin every new paragraph on a new line.