I nte r nati o nal e n g LI s h lan g uag e testi n g syste m

ow

 

to

 

write

 

supporting

 

paragraphs

Supporting paragraphs exist to help prove the thesis using real and factual informa-

tion.  To review, supporting paragraphs are made up of four sentences:

•  Sentence 1 - Topic sentence

•  Sentence 2 - Example

•  Sentence 3 - Discussion

•  Sentence 4 - Conclusion

In section 2.1, an introduction paragraph was written.  Let’s read this paragraph 

again, paying close attention to the outline sentence:

The use of technology is increasing rapidly in the modern world.  Growing technologi-

cal influence can even be seen in the classroom.  Despite this, it is disagreed that 

technology will completely replace the classroom teacher in the foreseeable future.