Sample Paragraph and Structure with Outline
Summary
TLDRIn this educational video, the speaker dissects a sample paragraph on the popularity of running, highlighting its affordability, social benefits, and mental and physical advantages. The script serves as a tutorial on structured paragraph writing, emphasizing the importance of a topic sentence, supporting points, and a conclusion. The speaker also underscores the role of transition words in enhancing the flow and coherence of the paragraph.
Takeaways
- πββοΈ The video discusses the popularity of running as a sport, focusing on its affordability, social benefits, and health advantages.
- π‘ The instructor uses the phrase 'all the rage' in the title to imply that running is currently a very popular activity.
- π° Running is highlighted as an economical form of exercise, especially when compared to gym memberships or specialized classes.
- π The only necessary equipment for running is a pair of shoes, which can be inexpensive, emphasizing its low cost of entry.
- π€ Running is described as a social activity that can facilitate bonding and friendships through shared experiences.
- π The video emphasizes the mental and physical benefits of running, such as improved flexibility, muscle strength, and the release of stress-relieving endorphins.
- π The instructor provides a breakdown of paragraph structure, including a topic sentence, supporting points, and a conclusion.
- π The importance of using transition words and connectors is stressed to ensure the paragraph flows logically and is easy to follow.
- π The script serves as a tutorial for students on how to write a structured and well-developed paragraph, using running as a case study.
- π A handout is mentioned that lists various transition words, which can be used to enhance the organization and clarity of written work.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the paragraph discussed in the script?
-The main topic of the paragraph is explaining why running is a popular sport.
What is the title of the paragraph mentioned in the script?
-The title of the paragraph is 'Why Running is All the Rage'.
What are the three main reasons provided in the script to support the popularity of running?
-The three main reasons are: 1) Running is relatively cheap compared to other forms of exercise. 2) It's an effective way to make friends and bond with others. 3) It offers many benefits both mentally and physically, including improving flexibility, muscle strength, lung capacity, and releasing stress through the runner's high.
How does the script suggest the cost of running compares to other forms of exercise?
-The script suggests that running is much cheaper than other forms of exercise, such as gym memberships, CrossFit classes, yoga, and indoor basketball games, which can cost up to one hundred dollars a month.
What is the significance of the 90 minutes of friendly conversation mentioned in the script?
-The 90 minutes of friendly conversation refer to the social aspect of running when done with another person, suggesting that it can be a significant amount of time for bonding and social interaction, which is more than some people spend with their family members.
What is the 'runner's high' mentioned in the script, and how does it relate to the popularity of running?
-The 'runner's high' is a state of euphoria and well-being that some people experience during or after running due to the release of endorphins. It is mentioned as a reason for the popularity of running because it can make the activity more enjoyable and rewarding.
What is the structure of a well-written paragraph according to the script?
-A well-written paragraph should have a topic sentence, at least three supporting points, and a conclusion. The topic sentence introduces the main idea, the supporting points provide details, reasons, or examples, and the conclusion restates the main idea in different words.
How does the script use the hamburger analogy to describe a well-structured paragraph?
-The script uses the hamburger analogy to describe a well-structured paragraph by comparing the topic sentence and conclusion to the buns, and the supporting points and details to the ingredients inside the burger. The transition words are likened to the special sauce that holds everything together.
What is the purpose of transition words in a paragraph as explained in the script?
-Transition words are used to connect ideas and make the paragraph flow smoothly, helping the reader follow the writer's train of thought. They are used to introduce supporting points, add details, and conclude the paragraph.
How does the script suggest using transition words to introduce supporting points in a paragraph?
-The script suggests using transition words such as 'first', 'second', 'next', 'lastly', 'finally', and 'most importantly' to introduce the supporting points in a paragraph, which helps to organize the information and guide the reader through the argument.
Outlines
πββοΈ Why Running is Popular
This paragraph discusses the reasons why running is a popular sport. It begins by acknowledging that while running may not be ideal for all environments, it has become a preferred method of exercise due to its affordability compared to gym memberships and other sports. The paragraph emphasizes that running is essentially free if done outdoors and requires minimal gear, such as a pair of running shoes available at a low cost. It also highlights the social aspect of running, suggesting that it can be a way to make friends and bond with others through shared activity. The mental and physical benefits of running, including improved flexibility, muscle strength, lung capacity, and stress relief through the release of endorphins, are also mentioned as key reasons for its popularity. The paragraph is structured with a topic sentence, three supporting points, and a conclusion, and it uses transition words to guide the reader through the argument.
π‘ The Structure of a Paragraph
The second paragraph serves as a tutorial on how to write an effective paragraph, using the first paragraph as an example. It explains the importance of including a topic sentence, at least three supporting points, and a conclusion. The paragraph is likened to a hamburger, with the topic sentence and conclusion as the 'buns' and the supporting points and details as the 'filling.' Transition words are described as the 'special sauce' that connects the ideas and makes the paragraph coherent. The paragraph also provides examples of transition words that can be used to introduce supporting points, add details, and conclude the paragraph. The aim is to help the reader follow the writer's ideas more easily and to improve the overall quality of writing.
π Transition Words in Writing
The final paragraph focuses on the use of transition words in writing to enhance the flow and clarity of a paragraph. It provides a handout with various transition words categorized by their function, such as introducing supporting points, adding details, and concluding. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of using these words to connect ideas and make the writing more understandable. Examples of transition words for each category are given, such as 'first,' 'second,' 'for example,' 'in fact,' and 'in conclusion.' The paragraph concludes by encouraging writers to use a variety of transition words to improve their writing and make their arguments more persuasive.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Running
π‘Structured Development
π‘Paragraph
π‘Topic Sentence
π‘Supporting Points
π‘Conclusion
π‘Transition Words
π‘Cost-effectiveness
π‘Social Benefits
π‘Physical and Mental Health
π‘Endophins
Highlights
Introduction to structured development and organization in writing.
Title of the paragraph: 'Why Running is All the Rage'.
Running is an ideal way to get exercise despite not being ideal in all environments.
Running is relatively cheap compared to other forms of exercise.
Gym memberships and classes can be expensive, whereas running is free outside.
Running requires minimal gear, primarily a pair of running shoes.
Running is an effective way to make friends and bond with others.
Shared running experiences can lead to meaningful conversations and friendships.
Running offers numerous mental and physical health benefits.
Running improves flexibility, muscle strength, lung capacity, and reduces stress.
Endorphins released during running can lead to a 'runner's high'.
Conclusion that running has become popular for various reasons.
Explanation of the parts of a paragraph: topic sentence, supporting points, and conclusion.
Importance of a topic sentence to set the main point of the paragraph.
Use of at least three supporting points to strengthen the topic sentence.
The conclusion restates the topic sentence using different words.
Demonstration of how to find the topic sentence, supporting points, and conclusion in the sample paragraph.
Emphasis on the use of specific details to support each point.
Highlighting the role of transition words in connecting ideas within a paragraph.
Examples of transition words for introducing points and adding details.
Transition words used to conclude and summarize the paragraph.
Final thoughts on the importance of continuous improvement in writing.
Transcripts
hey students i'm going to show you a
sample paragraph
so we can look at structured development
organization and all those things
so here i'm writing a paragraph of why
about why i think
running is a popular sport why running
is popular okay
so the title of my paragraph is why
running is all the rage
and i'm going to read it to you here and
then i'll break it down although
running is not ideal in all environments
it has become an ideal way to get some
exercise first it's relatively cheap in
comparison to other forms of exercise
many athletes pay for gym memberships
that can cost up to one hundred dollars
a month for crossfit classes
yoga and indoor basketball games while
running is absolutely free if it's done
outside on public streets sidewalks or
trails
and as long as the runner isn't drawn
into expensive trendy road races or
flashy running shoes
the only gear required is a pair of
running shoes that can be found for
under forty dollars at discount stores
the second reason running is such a
popular form of exercise
is because it's an effective way to make
friends and bond with
others as long as it's done with another
person for example
if someone goes on 30 on 3 30-minute
runs each week with the same person
that is a total of 90 minutes of
friendly conversation
which is more than some people spend
with their family members
the most important reason for why
running is such a widespread sport is
because of the many benefits it can
offer a person both mentally and
physically not only does it improve
flexibility
muscle strength and lung capacity but it
also releases stress because it boosts
endorphins
which can result in what is known as the
runner's high
for these reasons running has become all
the rage in many parts of the world
all right so that's a simple basic
paragraph
on a friendly fun topic something i like
so now i'm going to break down the parts
of a paragraph now
you might want to review how to write a
paragraph with an outline
i do have a video that goes over what
needs to go inside of a paragraph but
just to review here
what needs to go inside of a paragraph
is a topic sentence
at least three supporting points it
doesn't always have to be three
three points right to support that topic
sentence and then a conclusion to wrap
it up and
i can show you just a sample of what a
pair an outline would look like just so
you get the idea
you want to have topic sentence which is
your first point that's the point of
your whole paragraph what you're trying
to convince the reader
of and then you have at least three
points it doesn't always have to be
three points but it's a good number
three points point one point two point
three in the body
and then you have a conclusion okay and
your conclusion is basically
let me spell that right
a conclusion basically restates the
topic sentence okay
so you have your topic sentence the body
and then the conclusion at the end okay
so let's look and see if we can find
those parts over here
in this paragraph why running is all the
rage there's the title now notice that's
called a title
it is not the topic sentence it is not
even a sentence it's a phrase
and it relates to the topic of the
paragraph and notice it has capital
letters
at the beginning of each word and that
is because that's what you do with
titles is you use a capital letter
at the beginning of each word in a title
except for
words like articles a and in the
conjunctions and but yet
or prepositions in on about those kinds
of things okay
now let's read the paragraph and see if
we can find those parts
although running is not ideal in all
environments it has become an ideal way
to get some exercise now here
is the topic sentence like i said your
topic sentence is usually the first
sentence of a paragraph
it throws out what the topic is what the
writer is trying to tell you
and now as the reader you should be
thinking hmm
really has running become an ideal way
to get exercise
is it a popular form of exercise really
is that true
and then it's the writer's job to
convince you
okay so this topic sentence is my
opinion
i believe that running is popular and
maybe you would disagree so now i have
to prove to you
that it's true and i have three points
in my paragraph
to prove it to you let's look for those
three points
first it's relatively cheap in
comparison to other forms of exercise
now i'm going to highlight that that is
my
first point to prove to you that it's a
popular sport
and i say a little bit more so let me
read it first it's relatively cheap in
comparison to other forms of exercise
many athletes paid for gym memberships
that can cost up to 100
a month for crossfit classes yoga and
indoor basketball games
while running is absolutely free if it's
done outside on public street sidewalks
or trails
and as long as the runner isn't drawn
into expensive trendy road races or
flashy running shoes
the only gear required is a pair of
running shoes that could be found for
under 40
at discount stores all that
is my specific detail that i want to
give you
about that point i've made my first
point my first point which is that
running is relatively cheap in
comparison to some other sports like
golf or even yoga or um
you know other other sports that that
might cost more money okay
and so i'm giving you details about why
that's true you always want to give
details
support reasons examples
um for your point my point is that it's
cheap
you can't just say that you got to
explain it give examples
be specific okay and here i was very
specific
now let's look for my second point the
second reason
running is such a popular form of
exercise is because it's an effective
way to make friends
and bond with others as long as as it is
done with another
person boom there's my second point i'm
gonna highlight that i'm gonna make it
green because that's my second point i
want to have three of these
green lines here right so here
um okay my second point for why i think
running is popular
is because it's a great way to bond with
people it's a great way to make friends
okay so here let's see what i have to
say about that to be more specific
to convince the reader for example
if someone goes on three 30-minute runs
each week with the same person
that is a total of 90 minutes of
friendly conversation
which is more time than most people send
with their family members
now that is showing you and i'm gonna
make this blue
this is showing you evidence for why
i believe running can help bond people
which is why i think running is popular
because when you make
bonds and friendships with people it's
fun
to want to keep running with them and
then here if i keep reading
the most important reason for why
running is such a widespread sport is
because of the many benefits it can
offer
both people both mentally and physically
and i'm gonna make that
green again okay because that's my third
point it's actually my most important
point
and that's why i've left it for the last
point sometimes we leave the best for
last
i've left my best reason for last
not only does it improve flexibility
muscle strength and lung capacity but it
also releases stress because it boosts
endorphins which can result in what is
known as a runner's high
making this blue because that's my
specific detail
my reasons my examples my facts all that
that i want to be specific about
okay and then the last sentence is for
these reasons running has become
all the rage in many parts of the world
basically what i'm doing here
is i'm concluding this is my conclusion
and i'm making it yellow because i want
to say
that that yellow conclusion is the same
idea
as what was presented up at the top i'm
just using different words
okay you don't want to say the same
exact words in your
topic sentence and your conclusion you
want to use
different words but the same idea so now
if i zoom out
you can see this doesn't it look like a
delicious hamburger
it has the yellow buns on the outside
the topic sentence and the conclusion
are the bread
and inside it has like all the flavors
all the delicious
uh you know the the vegetables the
ingredients
the you know different things that make
it delicious okay
and it's organized it's structured it's
developed it has
detail okay one last thing i want you to
notice
is and really i i mean you don't have to
have this in every time and as you
become
a stronger writer you can get rid of
that so many of them but it really
really helps to glue this together and
make your hamburger delicious
when you add the special sauce and the
special sauce is the
that's the transition words and the
connectors that plug everything together
okay
so what i want to do is point out these
transition words and i'm going to make
them
pink for the sauce first first what
my first point okay over here the second
reason
my second reasons for why you need to
believe me right
and then the most important reason
there's my last transition word
that that shows you my i'm making
i'm making three points and they all
connect together
to support that yellow topic sentence at
the top
okay so now my hamburger is perfect it's
ready to be eaten actually it could
always be better
writing you can always write you can
always make it better always make it
better
but i'm going to stop here because i
have what i needed to do
i have my topic sentence i have my body
i have my conclusion
inside of the body i have three points
and for each point i have specific
facts reasons examples or details and i
connect from one idea to the next
with nice transition words that make it
easy for the reader to follow my ideas
now if you want to know what kind of
transition words are available to you
you can look on this handout that i have
here and you can see
we use these types of transitions when
we want to introduce those supporting
points those three supporting points
inside of the body so here i have the
first point or reason
is or the second point or reason or
first second next the next reason
lastly finally the final point is right
and i actually said
the most important reason is right i use
that one
and then when you want to add details
like i did with that
facts reasons examples details to make
it specific
here's the types of transitions you can
use here you could say
for example or for instance or
to illustrate or in fact or
an example is or i mean you could do
there's so many
in particular right or to be
specific there's so many different ways
to add detail
um and to use these transition words to
help the reader
follow what you're saying finally when
you want to conclude that last sentence
in the conclusion
you could say in conclusion or to
summarize
or in short or overall
or all in all or to conclude
or like i did i said for these reasons
okay and that's it um there's tons more
transitions but this is
just an idea of what you can do for your
basic basic uh paragraph structure
all right i hope that was helpful
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