WRITING

THE PROCESS PARAGRAPH


University of Victoria - This website explains what a process paragraph is. Read each page, and then click on the arrow (bottom right side of the page). This will take you to the next page. Do the multiple choice questions at the end of the lesson. You must finish until you get to the end of Lesson 1. It will say "You have completed Lesson 1!"


PARAGRAPH BASICS

What a paragraph 'looks like' - This video explains the format (look) of a paragraph
How to write a paragraph' - This video explains how to write a paragraph (content)
Topic Sentence - This video explains what a topic sentence is and how to write one.
Practice worksheets
One Main Idea - Read this information and take notes. Click the red arrow to read the next page too.
Examples - Read and take notes.
Paragraph Writing Exercise - This site gives you practice in different parts of a paragraph.

MORE PARAGRAPH PRACTICE

Exercise #1 - Make sure to hit the green SUBMIT button at the bottom after each question
Exercise #2 - There are only 2 questions. Do NOT email me the results
Exercise #3 - Press the blue START button to see each question separately


DICTIONARY LINKS

Learner's Dictionary - This is great for word families (adjectives, nouns, adverbs, verbs). 
Merriam-Webster - This also has a sound link so you can listen to the pronunciation
Collins - There is a choice to choose American or British English. Also scroll down and read examples of the word in a sentence
Oxford - Make sure to click the 'MORE EXAMPLE SENTENCES' to read the word in context.

THESAURUS LINKS

Oxford - Excellent examples
Merriam Webster
Thesaurus.com - Many choices, also includes antonyms (opposite words)


Learning to write a paragraph is very important. Paragraph writing has certain rules to follow, so please learn them. Below are great links.

Jayne's Paragraph Booklet - this is how to write an Academic Paragraph which includes explanation of how to write, plus it includes writing exercises to help you practice.