What Are The Rules For Paragraph Writing?

Generally, a paragraph should contain only one main topic. This should be clearly signalled by the opening sentence, which is called a topic sentence. In a well-planned text, you can quickly get an overview of the content just by scanning the opening sentence of each paragraph. The topic is then developed; either by further explanation, by giving examples, by stating a contrast or giving an opinion. There may be one or two more sentences to develop the paragraph's topic into a conclusion, or to set up a clear link to the next paragraph. There are no set rules on paragraph length, although from a practical point of view, short ones are easier to read (say 6-8 sentences.) The same is true of number of paragraphs; for a typical exam-length essay, 6-8 paragraphs should be enough. Obviously, literary writing can and does break all these rules; in fiction, one-sentence and even one-word paragraphs are used for dramatic or comic effect.

Following are some rules for paragraph writing.

- Each paragraph must be indented.

- There must be at least 7 sentences in each paragraph.

- Each paragraph must start with capital letter and end with a punctuation.

- Use exciting forms of verbs.

- Numbers should be spelled out.

- Sentences must never begin with and, but or because.

- Use a variety of sentences as far as style and length is concerned.

- Use your imagination and creativity.

I teach this to my 12-year-olds, I call it the "copy-editor's rules for paragraphs:"

* Keep paragraphs short
* Sometimes, it's ok to have one sentence in a paragraph
* Indent or skip a line between paragraphs
* There should be one idea per paragraph
* In a story, you start a new paragraph when the time changes, the character speaking changes, or the setting changes.
* Most paragraphs should be "bite-sized," meaning 3-5 sentences
* Sometimes, very long pieces can have very long paragraphs

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