Briefle words · Writing & copy
One idea per paragraph
The editing rule that each paragraph should cover a single point, so a new point starts a new paragraph.
Say it to an AI
Short parent message about the Science Museum trip. One idea per paragraph, in this order: date and times, permission slip and £8 (with the Monday deadline), packed lunch rules, allergies. One or two short sentences each, friendly but no run-on sentences.
How an expert would brief the stronger version of “School trip message”.
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Try it as a puzzle →A primary-school teacher messages parents through the school app about next week's class trip.
Why: B's four paragraphs are: the date and times, the slip and payment, the lunch, the allergies. A mixes all four into two paragraphs.
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Room 3 · Structure
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