ACT English

A comprehensive guide to mastering English grammar, usage, and rhetorical skills for the ACT exam.

Advanced Topics

Organization and Paragraph Development

Structuring Your Writing

Organization is about arranging ideas in a logical order so readers can easily follow your argument or story. On the ACT, you'll be asked to improve the flow and unity of paragraphs.

Building Strong Paragraphs

  • Start with a topic sentence.
  • Support with relevant details.
  • Use transitions for smooth flow.

Improving Unity and Coherence

  • Remove sentences that don't belong.
  • Rearrange ideas for logical progression.

Real-Life Applications

These skills are useful for school essays, reports, and any time you need to explain something clearly.

Examples

  • Moving a supporting detail closer to the topic sentence.

  • Deleting an off-topic sentence from a paragraph.

In a Nutshell

Logical organization helps readers understand and stay interested in your writing.

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