Here is your goal for this assignment: Write two unified, coherent paragraphs on separate topics using separate methods of development You learned in this Lesson to unity paragraphs are achieved when all of the sentences clearly refer to a single main idea. You also learned that coherence is achieved when each sentence idea flows smoothly out of the idea preceding it and into the idea following it. Another way to say this is that all of the sentences fit exactly where they are supposed to fit, depending on the way the paragraph is organized (its method of development). Transition words help to create the bridges that link these ideas. The list below contains examples of effective transition words and phrases.

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This project gives you the opportunity to apply the concepts of unity and coherence in your writing. Choose two of the five methods of paragraph development below and write two paragraphs on separate topics. Your goal is to write two unified, coherent paragraphs on separate topics using separate methods of development.

chronological order
spatial order
general to particular
particular to general
comparison/contrast

Your selection of a method will depend on your purpose. If, for example, you decide to write a narrative paragraph, you will use chronological order. Descriptive paragraphs are usually developed using spatial order. The other methods are most often used in expository paragraphs.

Choose one of the following titles as a prompt for a topic (or use another, teacher-approved topic).

1. One Long Hour
2. The Advantage of over
3. The Room
4. There's a Need for Today

As you write and revise, ask yourself these questions:

1. Do all of the sentences in this paragraph belong here? (unity)
2. Are all of the sentences in this paragraph in the right place? (coherence--method of development)
3. Are all of the sentences in this paragraph smoothly connected together into a whole paragraph? (coherence-- use of transitional devices)