CBSE Class 9 English Descriptive Paragraph Writing Worksheet

1. Introduction: Introduce your idea.

2. Body: Explain your Idea.

3. Conclusion: Make your point again, the transition to next, paragraph.

There are four sentence types used to construct a paragraph:

Topic Sentence : A sentence which states your idea, point or opinion. This sentence should use a strong verb and make a bold statement.

Supporting Sentence: Supporting sentences (notice the plural) provide explanations and support for the topic sentence (main idea) of your paragraph. Supporting sentences provide evidence for your topic sentence. Supporting sentences that include facts statistics and logical reasoning are much more convincing than simple statements of opinion.

Transitional Sentence:

The transitional sentence prepares the reader for the following paragraph. Transitional sentences should help readers logically understand the connection between one of the current main idea point or opinion and the main idea of your next paragraph. In this instance, the phrase ingredients …’ prepares the reader for the next paragraph which will discuss another necessary ingredient for success.

Concluding Sentence:

The concluding sentence restates the main idea (found in your topic sentence) and reinforces the point or opinion. Concluding sentences repeat the main idea of your paragraph in different words.