To introduce an example in your paragraph, you can use the following:
For example, ...
or
For instance, ...
Underline the words showing examples in the reading The World's Most Unusual Millionaire.
Underline the words showing examples in the model paragraph.
Look at the use of the comma with the words showing examples.
Now go back and circle all the commas with the words showing examples in the reading and in the model paragraph.
In the model paragraph, the writer used for example or for instance to give details about supporting sentences.
Topic sentence: My brother is very selfish.
Supporting sentence: He does not want to share things with other people.
Detail or example of supporting sentence: For example, when he buys a chocolate bar, he puts it in a secret place.
For example and for instance have the same meaning. When your sentence begins with for example or for instance, put a comma after these words.
For example, when he buys a chocolate bar, he puts it in a secret place.
or
For instance, when he buys a chocolate bar, he puts it in a secret place.
A sentence that begins with for example or for instance must be complete sentence.
For example, Hetty Green. (Not correct)
For example, Hetty Green was a millionaire. (Correct)