Home > Subjects > English > English level 1 > 1.5 Formal writing > Subject content > Paragraphing and linking ideas
- Subject: English
- AS: 90053
- Level: 1
- Credits: 3
- Internal
1.5 Produce formal writing
Paragraphing and linking ideas
Paragraphs are made up of a series of sentences based around a topic. Without clear paragraphs it is difficult to understand what the piece of writing is about because there is no grouping of ideas to help organise the writer's thoughts.
A standard paragraph will have these elements:
- topic sentence – stating the main idea
- explanation – expanding the idea through discussion
- evidence and detail – examples, facts, and details to illustrate the idea.
It is important to create links between paragraphs so the writing flows and the reader can be guided on to your next point without becoming confused. When using evidence to support your point you must also link it into the paragraph.
