elements of paragraph

1. The Paragraph
By Ana M. Calle

2. Christmas’ Eve
Christmas is my favorite holiday. In the
morning of December 24, I buy gifts for my
family. Later, I watch the Baby Jesus Parade and
have something to eat. Then I wrap the gifts
although sometimes I use present bags. Then we
go to my grandma's house where all my relatives
are waiting. We eat a lot of snacks and exchange
gifts. I love this holiday because I share great
moments with my family.

3. Elements of a paragraph
TOPIC SENTENCE
Christmas’ Eve
TITLE
Christmas is my favorite holiday.
In the morning of December 24, I buy gifts for my
family. Later, I watch the Baby Jesus Parade and have
something to eat. Then I wrap the gifts. …………
I love this holiday because I share great moments with my family.
SUPPORTING SENTENCES
CONCLUSION

4. Put these sentences in order
Carnaval
For me Carnaval is definitely the best holiday.
I love Carnaval for several reasons.
In addition, I like when people get wet although I
don`t like cold water.
I love the canelazos, though.
It feels really good after you get wet.
First, I like to cook the Mote Pata and the sweets. I
also enjoy sharing this big meal with my family.

5. Did you get something like this?
Carnaval
I love Carnaval for several reasons. First, I like to
cook the Mote Pata and the sweets. I also enjoy
sharing this big meal with my family. In addition, I
like when people get wet although I don`t like cold
water. I love the canelazos, though. It feels really
good after you get wet. For me Carnaval is definitely
the best holiday.

6. Label the elements of the paragraph
Carnaval
I love Carnaval for several reasons. First, I like to
cook the Mote Pata and the sweets. I also enjoy
sharing this big meal with my family. In addition, I
like when people get wet although I don`t like cold
water. I love the canelazos, though. It feels really
good after you get wet. For me Carnaval is definitely
the best holiday.

7. What’s your favorite holiday?
1. Write as many sentences as you can about your
favorite holiday.
2. Organize your sentences by using numbers.
3. Write a topic sentence if you haven’t written
one yet.
4. Use the sentences of step 2 as supporting
sentences. Add more if necessary.
5. Write a concluding sentence.
6. Write your final draft.

8. See you next class!