PARAGRAPH FORMULA
TS + T + I#1 + EX1 + T + I#2 + EX2 + CS

TS = Topic Sentence; this introduces your subject

T = Transitions; this is the first word in your sentence to introduce an idea about your subject; it tells the reader that a new thought is about to be discussed. Some specific ones are: first, for example, for instance, in addition, also, next, another, second, nevertheless, however. These words will be followed by a comma.

I#1 / I#2 = Idea #1 or #2; this is the idea about your subject you will discuss.

EX1/EX2 = Example #1 or #2; you provide an example to prove your idea.

CS = Concluding Sentence; this is a wrap up of your subject, but it does not sound like the topic sentence.

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