Repeated Writing: Three Steps for Writing Better Paragraphs

1. Write a TOPIC sentence:

Every paragraph should contain a topic sentence.
The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph.
A topic sentence is usually the first sentence.
2. Write DETAIL sentences:
The detail sentences support or explain the topic sentence.
They usually come after the topic sentence.
3. Write a CLINCHER sentence.
The clincher sentence sums up the paragraph.
It repeats the main idea of the paragraph that was stated in the
topic sentence and may provide a link to the next paragraph.