Writing a Coherent Paragraph

Effective paragraphs are unified and coherent; that is$,$ they have one main idea and a smooth flow from one sentence to the next. The goal of this exercise is to demonstrate your ability to generate a unified, coherent paragraph.

Doing well on this exercise requires an understanding of the following:

$-$Topic sentence

$-$Paragraph unity

$-$Coherence

$-$Transitional devices