The document discusses the key elements of a paragraph including the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence. It provides examples of each and explains that a topic sentence expresses the main idea, supporting sentences develop and explain that idea with facts and details, and a concluding sentence restates the main point. The document also notes that paragraphs should focus on one main idea and have a clear structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

1. WHAT IS A PARAGRAPH? Prof. Patricia Murillo USB ID1-101 Oct 2008