Using paragraphs effectively
I can use paragraphs accurately and effectively in my writing to reveal details about a character.
Using paragraphs effectively
I can use paragraphs accurately and effectively in my writing to reveal details about a character.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- We use paragraphs to organise our ideas clearly.
- Paragraphs are needed when you introduce a new topic, time, place or person.
- Paragraphs should be cohesive in between shifts.
- Slowly revealing information about a character across multiple paragraphs creates suspense.
Common misconception
Some pupils might think it doesn't always matter where paragraphs go as long as the text is broken up in places.
Effective paragraphing is important to the reader's experience of the text. It helps them to follow what they're reading more easily and well crafted paragraphs allow the writer to reveal information in a way that suits their writing best.
Keywords
Cohesive - in fiction writing this means the ideas fit together
Accurate - correct in all details; without mistake
Suspense - a feeling of anxiousness or uncertainty
Paragraph - a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single idea or topic
TiPToP - stands for: time, person, topic, place
Equipment
You will need a copy of the example model answer which is available in the additional materials.
Licence
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