How do we know when you have paragraph unity?
Everything relates to a single or controlling idea.
What is the purpose of a Topic Sentence?
It summarizes the paragraph,introduces the main idea, and sets the mood to catch the readers interest.
What is the purpose of a “Major Sentence”?
It should define,explain or add proof to the topic sentence.
What is the purpose of the “Minor Sentence”?
It should define,explain or add proof to the Major sentence.
What should a good closing sentence do?
Rephrase the topic sentence, summarize the paragraph and transition to the next paragraph.
What does coherence allow?
It allows your readers to see the relationship between sentences.