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A paragraph is a group of sentences about one main idea.
🔹 Structure d'un paragraphe en anglais :
1. Topic sentence (phrase d'introduction) — présente l'idée principale.
2. Supporting sentences (phrases de développement) — donnent des détails.
3. Concluding sentence (phrase de conclusion) — résume ou conclut.
🔹 Exemple — My Daily Routine :
Every day, I have a busy routine. I wake up at 6 o'clock and wash my face. Then I eat breakfast with my family. At 7:30, I leave home and walk to school. At school, I study English, Maths, History and Science. After school, I help my mother and do my homework. In the evening, I watch TV for one hour before going to bed at 9 PM. I enjoy my daily routine because it keeps me organised.
🔹 Useful linking words:
• First — D'abord
• Then / Next — Ensuite
• After that — Après cela
• Finally — Enfin
• In the morning — Le matin
• In the afternoon — L'après-midi
• In the evening — Le soir
• because — parce que
• but — mais
• and — et
📝 Exemple — My Family :
I have a wonderful family. My father's name is Ousmane and he is a mechanic. My mother's name is Ndéye and she is a teacher. I have one brother and two sisters. My brother is tall and funny. My sisters are kind and hardworking. In the evenings, we eat together and talk about our day. I love my family because they always support me.
💡 Conseils pour bien écrire un paragraphe :
• Reste sur un seul sujet.
• Commence chaque phrase par une majuscule.
• Utilise des linking words pour connecter tes idées.
• Lis ton paragraphe à voix haute pour vérifier.
• Minimum 5-6 phrases pour un bon paragraphe.
What are the 3 parts of a paragraph?
Correction
1. Topic sentence (introduces the main idea). 2. Supporting sentences (give details). 3. Concluding sentence (summarises or ends).
What linking word means 'Ensuite' in English?
Write a topic sentence for a paragraph about: 'My School'
Correction
Example: My school is a wonderful place where I learn many things.
Translate: D'abord je me réveille, ensuite je prends mon petit-déjeuner, enfin je vais à l'école.
Correction
First I wake up, then I have breakfast, finally I go to school.
Write a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) about your favourite animal.
Correction
Example: My favourite animal is the lion. It is big, strong and brave. Lions live in Africa, in the savannah. They have golden fur and a loud roar. Lions are called 'the king of the jungle'. I like lions because they are powerful and beautiful.