To write well, first of all, you have to be a good reader. You may already know that reading allows us to know in practice how the language works and, as we become regular readers, the grammatical rules become internalized. This is a process that gives a certain organicity to learning. But, in addition to reading, it is always convenient to know some techniques for structuring the text, a topic that still raises many doubts at the time of writing.
And speaking of techniques that help us to better structure the text, today you will learn a little more about the structure of the paragraph. O paragraph it is one of the most important elements of any newsroom and has well-defined functions, although not everyone is aware of them. The lack of mastery in paragraph composition affects not only the construction of the text surface, but also its coherence and cohesion, two other essential elements. Are we going to learn a little more? Enjoy your reading and good studies!
Presenting only a core idea and an assertive sentence topic are among the main tips on paragraph structuring
Five tips about the paragraph:
►Tip 1: The first tip certainly says a lot about the paragraph, and for that reason it is perhaps the most important. It is essential that you understand that a single paragraph does not contain multiple ideas, that is, each paragraph must present only one core idea.. Having presented the core idea, which is the most important, you will be able to develop secondary ideas, which should logically dialogue with the main idea. If you find yourself changing the subject or it's time to come up with another core idea, start a new paragraph;
►Tip 2: Do you know what a phrasal topic is? The phrasal topic is the opening sentence of each paragraph, therefore, is the sentence that sums it up in an assertive way.view all of its content. As this is a categorical statement, it is essential that the phrasal topic be objective and concise. For this result to be achieved, it must consist of at most two or three sentences. If the phrasal topic is long, try to summarize it, so you will have an easier time developing the core idea;
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►Tip 3: Do you know what the ideal paragraph length is? Actually, there is no rule that determines the exact size of the paragraph., however, common sense at the time of writing is essential. Of course it should not be too long or too short, although there are paragraphs formed by a single line (common resource in literary texts). But if you have a lot of doubts, three sentences for each paragraph is a pretty good number. Keep in mind that this is a suggestion, as your text should not be plastered;
►Tip 4: Like the text, the paragraph also has a standard structure, especially in essay-argumentative texts and also in some typical journalism genres. It must consist of three elementary parts: the core idea; the secondary ideas and the conclusion (In short paragraphs there is usually no conclusion), the latter will reaffirm the core idea;
►Tip 5: When you've finished writing your text, read it aloud to find possible flaws in the paragraph. In addition to structural issues, you may also encounter problems related to coherence, which are very common when the writer has difficulty constructing a paragraph in a good way. proper. If you find that you haven't obeyed the basic rule of not mixing several core ideas in the same paragraph, don't despair: follow our tips and try to restructure your text. Never forget that a good writer is always willing to rewrite your text if need be.
By Luana Castro
Graduated in Letters
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PEREZ, Luana Castro Alves. "Five tips about the paragraph"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/redacao/cinco-dicas-sobre-paragrafo.htm. Accessed on June 27, 2021.