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Contributor: Melissa LaRusso. Lesson ID: 11062
What's the point of writing something if no one wants to read it? A strong opening sentence will create interest in the reader, but it must be backed up by details and purpose. Learn more here!
It can be hard to understand what they are saying.
The Guinness Book of World Records lists John Moschitta Jr. as the fastest-talking person in the world! He uses this skill in TV and radio commercials.
In the short video segment below, he explains why he needs to talk more slowly on TV than on the radio.
Breaks are just as important when you are writing!
That can be tricky! Keep reading and see if your thoughts about when to start a new paragraph change throughout the lesson!
Writing an effective paragraph can be a snap if you follow a simple formula!
In this lesson, you will explore how to structure a paragraph and what should be included in each paragraph you write.
First, watch the following video to see exactly how a paragraph is structured, and why.
A paragraph should begin with a strong topic sentence.
Watch another video that will help you understand the elements of a strong topic sentence so you can write one on your own.
Keep going in the Got It? section to explore what comes after a strong topic sentence!
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