Paragraph Structure

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11 жыл бұрын

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In this video, we will discuss the structure and organization of a standard paragraph, as well as the importance of the topic sentence. After the video, students will have an understanding of paragraph structure and be able to write a strong topic sentence.
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@maysoundawoud2898 4 жыл бұрын

His voice and the way he delivers the lessons are so peaceful.

@teachergabrielBR 2 жыл бұрын

The way he delivered this explanation was extremely easy to understand. Not only does he teach but also he makes us meditate!

@supertoyssupertoys3809 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is an amazing teacher! 🙏🏻, he is so peaceful ! and whatever he says it gets stuck on your head.

@sashidharbaral3947 3 жыл бұрын

Shaun's ways of presenting is amazing. The guy is cool and deserves incredible teaching learning skill. Thanks.

@shellymolnar8049 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. If you can imagine, I am going back to school at an older age in my life. I went to a technical high school. English was not what they really focused on. Writing essay’s was never something we did. Thank you again for your calming voice, and easy explanation of how to finish my essay. Have a blessed day, and thank you for sharing this with all of us. 💜

@frankharmstrong 8 жыл бұрын

This is a superb lesson. I am going to use this in my essay-writing class to help teach paragraph structure. Thank you for sharing.

@tuckcedo9823 4 жыл бұрын

I want this guy to teach me how to meditate.

@Aokaz 4 жыл бұрын

hi tucky boi

@Dreoc 7 жыл бұрын

Couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong with my writing. You presented the information on paragraph writing and showed me exactly where I was going wrong. Think I can write much better with this in mind. Great lesson Professor! Thank you!

@abuelitadc 4 жыл бұрын

Shaun, I'm 74 years old getting an MA in seminary and this is the best lesson on paragraph structure I've ever heard!! Thank you!

@danielleonardosantos7089 4 жыл бұрын

good luck!

@the_gamer_sonika1638 3 жыл бұрын

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@clonkex 3 ай бұрын

How'd it go, out of curiosity?

@uglaegilsdottir 12 күн бұрын

Have you graduated from the Seminary? If so, congratulations!

@fiercegladiator7000 5 жыл бұрын

That bird just flew into your house! lol 0:02

@Alphareactions007 5 жыл бұрын

@ihumbleyou 5 жыл бұрын

XD i seen that too

@Drew-cv5ns 4 жыл бұрын

this is the main reason why i don't pass the class i got distracted that easy lmfao

@lowcorrelation 4 жыл бұрын

postmates just upped there game. Doesnt get any fresher than that.

@andymorales5444 3 жыл бұрын

im watching this for my class and i had to rewatch it that part xD

@Abdominal0.0 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that he smiled in one of the revised sentences. The one about having a kid makes you patient. It's kind of sweet because maybe he has a kid.

@richardmajece5498 5 жыл бұрын

I like your channel! And I think that your videos are helpful for students, because I used your advices when I had to write my SAT essay. And I managed to get a high grade so thank you! Studying in college was always difficult for me so now I am your subscriber! But I also use nerdymates when I want to read more about different types of essay. Maybe it will help you with your videos

@zenophoenix8931 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this video is the best way to improve my English writing .

@smrtenglish 8 жыл бұрын

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@Mr.shadow08 8 жыл бұрын

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@sheezaishtiaq3655 7 жыл бұрын

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@zachtaylor2041 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Farah. Shaun has a lot of writing videos in this channel. I hope it helps in the course you are in.

@fountain44159 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting - well presented with clear and helpful ideas

@bushrahoque1571 2 жыл бұрын

His voice & way of description just amaizing

@tomaslara1815 4 жыл бұрын

His voice is so relaxing

@Allihere 9 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video on paragraph structure. Thank you for creating and sharing it.

@Nandito03 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson teacher, I learnt a lot...

@tayweihong8331 2 жыл бұрын

A paragraph must have 3 parts: 1. Topic Sentence - It gives the main idea of the paragraph. 2. Supporting Sentences - It develops the main idea by giving examples and explanations. 3. Concluding Sentences - It gives closure to the paragraph. Example of a good topic sentence: Taking too many university courses at once can have serious consequences. - The topic sentence has a clear topic and a main idea. Traits of a good topic sentence: 1. It must not be too specific (e.g. a fact or evidence). 2. It must not be too broad. The sentence must have a main idea. 3. Topic must not be annouced. Instead, state your opinion or the main idea.

@unpan9790 Жыл бұрын

You just did my homework, thank you 🥺

@nalizefourie604 5 жыл бұрын

Thx so much, this video helps a lot!

@farahalshuqairy2402 10 жыл бұрын

Very useful..thanks alot.. Im taking the same course right now

@DidYouSeeThatPlayo 8 жыл бұрын

who is watching this for school??

@jesismith8606 8 жыл бұрын

+DidYouSeeThatPlay me

@DidYouSeeThatPlayo 8 жыл бұрын

+Jesi Smith Why do people do dis

@bohan2843 8 жыл бұрын

+DidYouSeeThatPlay who isnt lol

@edgarlemus1164 8 жыл бұрын

+DidYouSeeThatPlay me

@thevictimcard7065 7 жыл бұрын

IEW teacher brought me here lol

@mazoirsaid5894 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir for interesting lesson.Hoping you to post more examples..

@diontaedaughtry974 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was very helpful and informative 👍👍

@kleiokaleidoscope9248 Жыл бұрын

Bilbo Baggins... 😲 Also very helpful, thank you.. you really simplify it well, which I really appreciate because my school life got really messed up so I missed a lot of things and it can be hard to understand now, especially English stuff (don't even know the term for it lol). I didn't graduate, but I'm writing an autobiography about my experiences with love so far in life, and I'm going to publish it. So I'm really glad to find a teacher I can understand! 😄

@gordonclamsey7468 5 жыл бұрын

well done shaun u r a good person I wont ever forget how you have helped me this day.

@wendycanenguez5852 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great video. I will translate it to spanish.

@pxndxdictovzla 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear! It was too much useful for me!

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@richkuhnsr7851 5 жыл бұрын

I seen a bird, that is cool. Thanks for all your help.

@nderitumuriuki7945 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video Smrt! It really helped me understand the topic.

@AngelFlores-bi5xw 5 жыл бұрын

Shaun = excellent teacher!

@dianaangelalvarez3280 8 жыл бұрын

Great lessons!

@sumaiyaahmed8314 3 жыл бұрын

this person's teahing method is so cool and useful.. thank you

@Grabihan 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, i will try to practice. By the way, can i ask what camera do you use? And do you also teach photography?

@soy2pinoy 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Shawn I was wondering if you are still making this type of videos 2018. I came across your videos, it is very useful to me. English is not my native language. Thank you.

@hikmat39 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. super informative.

@angellezhang5599 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful lessons!

@tobiasit2190 9 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Thank you!

@mariaescobar6640 Жыл бұрын

excellent explanation!!!

@saimaali843 9 жыл бұрын

It was helpful .. i m taking ESL classes in Los angeles city college and its frustrating for me to play with this while i m trying to move in any university! -_-

@abhinavverma7739 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making me understand the concept. 😅🙏🙏🙏

@hanojo6098 9 жыл бұрын

Thanx for this video.

@0dalisk 10 жыл бұрын

thnks x Ur class. It was short & sweet and straight 2 the point. I`m having a hard time at writting essays . and Ur Vids are clarifying my problem. :) Ale Esl teacher from argentina

@DARKGaming-yq1bf 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice and good information about write paragraph.....thank you so much...........

@tineygretel694 Жыл бұрын

Yes it is i am thankful for your teaching sir it's my pleasure

@vanessasylvain101 3 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!

@JannatulFerdusOrshi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

@GoneTranquil 4 жыл бұрын

Shaun, The provided exercise link is no longer valid. Are you able to update it?

@erick_0613 3 жыл бұрын

This man just helped me with my Final for the semester

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@sorderman900 9 жыл бұрын

is this a good topic sentance.The printing press was a great invintion at the time and impacted worldview.

@LordSinclair420 4 жыл бұрын

Nah

@AedAcademy 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@abdelhamidhamitouche887 6 жыл бұрын

good and well presented

@attamamei1494 3 жыл бұрын

dude said to his barber "give me the season 1 jim halpert."

@jagannadharaoalajangi7450 6 жыл бұрын

this is very useful to learners.

@Jono. 10 жыл бұрын

I have not written an essay in years and this served as a nice refresher, thank you!

@snaplanguage 9 жыл бұрын

When you say "every paragraph" has three basic components, you mean a "typical" paragraph, correct? Paragraphs can have an implied main idea (i.e., no topic sentence) and, if it has a main idea sentence, it can be anywhere in the paragraph. I'm a reading instructor, and it's often a struggle to help students understand these concepts because they learn in their writing courses that they must "always start a paragraph with a topic sentence."

@shaunmacleod2371 9 жыл бұрын

Snap Language That's correct, yes; there will always be exceptions to the typical format. And I tell my students the same thing; while a paragraph's main idea is often found in the first couple sentences, it is not an absolute. When looking for the main idea of a paragraph you are reading, it is important to keep in mind that experienced/professional writers can place a topic sentence anywhere they like and are not restricted by the conventions of essay writing. When teaching language learners how to write a paragraph, however, I strongly encourage them to include a clear topic sentence to help them focus their ideas. Thanks.

@snaplanguage 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the quick reply! I'll make sure my reading students see this... so they don't think I'm lying LOL

@avukupavan2183 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for u great information

@MYfriendsknow 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Princeunique4life 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@henrys1198 7 жыл бұрын

Very useful, thank you!

@smrtenglish 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@henrys1198 7 жыл бұрын

yeah

@henrys1198 7 жыл бұрын

***** I mean the content mentioned in the video！！

@zachtaylor2041 10 жыл бұрын

We don't teach photography, sorry. We use a Cannon D70.

@janynehawkins9703 3 жыл бұрын

how do you get to the exercise that he talks about at the end?

@DARKGaming-yq1bf 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks shawn.....

@zachtaylor2041 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sami. Make sure you check out the other videos and subscribe to stay up to date with our newest videos. We add 3 new videos each week.

@crowneedsnoshadow7141 6 жыл бұрын

Thanx very useful.

@mohammadjahirhossain9380 Жыл бұрын

thanks for good lecture

@Gavinsane5 8 жыл бұрын

Lol, he smiled at 3:57 he smiles because something happens in the background, behind the camera. I bet his kid or partner was doing something funny XD. +Smrt English , is this true?

@arolveloso 8 жыл бұрын

+Gavinsane5 I`d bet it`s the bird who appears at the beginning of the video through the window... it has been present in various videos :D

@Gavinsane5 8 жыл бұрын

+arol veloso LOL Yesss!

@munawarshah373 6 жыл бұрын

No, He smiled at "Having a child taught him to be patient"

@sevvy326 6 жыл бұрын

ur right

@irinabhdeaalves2307 2 жыл бұрын

He could say "Hi" or "Hello" at the beginning of his videos. But the lessons are good!

@osamaalawadhi6527 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@hisadorabramovitz3372 5 жыл бұрын

i am because this helped me set up my introduction but now i am having trouble with the second part the supporting topic

@what2998 4 ай бұрын

Got a bit surprised when i opened the vid. He's introvertedly charming lol

@yilinxie6321 2 жыл бұрын

How can I get access to the corresponding exercises, when I click the link, It doesn't provide me with the exercises

@Olfa_2006 6 жыл бұрын

the exercise link lead inexisted domain.... :( where can i exercise please

@runjumpfly6452 6 жыл бұрын

at the gym

@cesarzafraxaldaya1746 3 жыл бұрын

After finishing my school, I continue watching this video to recall what I learnt one time.

@aurabaute4506 9 жыл бұрын

Thank, a good paragraph need: Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences Concluding Sentence.

@seemasood3840 5 жыл бұрын

How to write introduction of an essay?

@minnie383 2 ай бұрын

I liked the lesson, but the link was no use :(

@MSA-uj7cp 3 жыл бұрын

Wow helpful.

@asmaboudar3381 8 жыл бұрын

U r Great Teacher ! Thank u very much =D

@gillie5432 3 жыл бұрын

Who got sent this for online school. Good video!

@essaywriter5586 3 жыл бұрын

@keepinthefaith.5406 8 жыл бұрын

Beging my essay with a grabber sentense ... Example a news paper clipping.. ( high school student got arrested after walking on toll road) don't you believe we should have right as a pedestrian?

@Engstudyskill 2 жыл бұрын

Finished the explanation of the definition of a paragraph before a minute passes.

@zfa20203 5 жыл бұрын

Why you don't come to Iraq we really need a good teachers like you .

@VaehsMind 5 жыл бұрын

Rip x💔

@natraj9399 5 жыл бұрын

,it is easy to understand 😎😍🎆

@thequestfish1442 7 жыл бұрын

i am watching this for school😌

@smrtenglish 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope our video helps :)

@zep2639 6 жыл бұрын

anyone see the bird fly in at 0:00 xD

@twostrandtwistontop 6 жыл бұрын

of course i am not blind

@ala-eddinezair9997 6 жыл бұрын

who is watching this video in 2018?

@ashleymcclain5680 6 жыл бұрын

Meeee.... Sent here for English Comp lol

@Olfa_2006 6 жыл бұрын

HI guys, does exercise link work for you? i would like to practice

@AhmedAli-uf1ll 5 жыл бұрын

@hilop33 5 жыл бұрын

@swim7k 5 жыл бұрын

Even in 2019!

@quixotic7718 4 жыл бұрын

This guy looks like a more nerdy version of that dude from the office.

@ltjackal1810 6 жыл бұрын

when he looks to the left you can see the screen

@carlgauss5905 2 жыл бұрын

lessons are great of course, has anyone else noticed the seagull in the background?

@brageleosaugstadthgersen321 4 жыл бұрын

If you don't watch the video while listening, it really sounds like Alexander Skarsgård talking to you.

@ashwin_N369 9 жыл бұрын

Is this a good topic sentence: The writer has used a choice of powerful phrases and words in the description of the countryside to create a powerful visual impression about the remote part of Mongolia.

@shaunmacleod2371 9 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is, although "used a choice" is a little awkward. Maybe "chosen to use" or simply "used".

@ashwin_N369 9 жыл бұрын

thank you