I think paragraphs are one of the coolest parts of writing. It is amazing what they can do! Here are some of my favorites reasons for paragraphs:
- Paragraphs make it so much easier to read a story. It is very hard to know what is going on when there is a page of text with no paragraphs. A new paragraph gives us white space, a bit of a rest before moving on.
- Paragraphs can make a story dramatic. Sometimes a will use a one word or one sentence paragraph to create tension and excitement.
- Paragraphs are critical for dialogue. There are rules you must follow (that you learned in Writing Skills) for this.
- Paragraphs help change a scene. They move us to a different place or time. You can move your story ahead days or weeks with a new paragraph. (Think of the book Meanwhile.)
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