Structure

The structure of the paragraph is built with three types of sentences:

Topic sentence

States one main idea to be developed.

Supporting sentences

Support the assertion made in the topic sentence in the form of evidence, commentaries [The expression of opinions or explanations about an event or situation],

interpretations [explaining the meaning of something], and

analyses [Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation].

Use as man supporting sentences as needed to adequately develop the topic.

See Adequate Development.

Transitional sentence

Provides a link or connection within the paragrph or to the next paragraph. See Coherence and Transitions.

Concluding Sentence - -Point Sentence

State[s], restate[s] , or amplifie[s], the main point

Reinforce[s], or restate[s], the topic sentence using different words

(Johnson-Sheehan and Paine 418)

Sources

Dictionary.com for definitions: commentary, interpretation, analysis

Johnson-Sheehan, Richard and Charles Paine. Wrtiting Today. 2nd ed. Boston: Pearson, 2013. Print.

Lorcher, Trent. “Teaching Paragraph Writing: Improve Paragraph Structure, and Know

Which Types of Paragraphs to Use.” Bright Hub. 12 Apr. 2010.

<http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/22351.aspx>.

See the attachment for a "formula" to be used for developing a paragraph.