Jane Schaffer Writing Strategy - Temple, TX...and Concluding Sentences (CS). Step 1: TOPIC SENTENCE...
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Jane Schaffer Writing Strategy
How to Write an Effective Paragraph
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The Prompt
Before writing anything, know your assignment— READ THE PROMPT! What are you being asked to do?
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Get Ready to Color Your World!
How to Write an Effective Paragraph • Materials: When we write, we will use
blue, red, and green colored pencils.
– GREEN is for Commentary Sentences (CM).
– RED is for Concrete Details (CD).
– BLUE is for Topic Sentences (TS) and Concluding Sentences (CS).
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Step 1: TOPIC SENTENCE
• A Topic Sentence (TS) is the top bun of a hamburger.
• TS = first sentence of the paragraph. It shows the main idea. • Usually a mildly controversial statement--something that you have to prove. It can be as brief as 3 words!
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1) My life is made up of moments and memories.
Example Topic Sentence (TS)
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Step 2: CONCRETE DETAILS
• Concrete Details (CD) are the meat of the hamburger.
• CDs = Support for your TS. (facts, quotes, examples, etc. from text)
• CDs can’t be argued with—a CD is evidence that supports your point!
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Example Concrete Detail (CD)
2) For example, remembering my mother’s warning about failing in school, I build an inner voice who tells me to always do my best.
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Step 3: COMMENTARY
• Commentary Sentences (CM) are the “extras” on the hamburger—the tomato, cheese, lettuce, mayo—they make it delicious!
• CMs = your analysis, interpretation, explanation, or insight into the text.
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Example Commentary Sentences (2 CMs)
2)For example, remembering my mother’s warning about failing in school, I build an inner voice who tells me to always do my best. 3) My mom no longer tells me what to do in life now that I am older. 4) This shows that she trust me to make smart decisions.
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Step 4: CONCLUDING SENTENCE
• A concluding sentence (CS) is the bottom bun of the hamburger.
• A CS wraps up the paragraph. It rephrases the main idea.
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Example Concluding Sentence (CS)
5) In conclusion, the memory of my mother pushing me to be successful will never be forgotten.
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TS, CD, CM, CS—Now What?
• CHUNKING
A combination of CDs and CMs is called a chunk.
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One Chunk: 1 CD + 2 CM 2) For example, remembering my mother’s warning about failing in school, I build an inner voice who tells me to always do my best. 3) My mom no longer tells me what to do in life now that I am older. 4) This shows that she trust me to make smart decisions.
Ratio = 1:2
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Transitions
• A good paragraph will also use transition words. These are words or phrases that help readers connect your ideas.
• Example transitions: For example,
For instance,
Consequently,
Thus,
As a result,
Because of this,
In summary,
Hence,
Therefore,
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Does It Flow?
Now you know how to write a one- chunk paragraph…
LET’S EAT!
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Step 6: A Whole Paragraph
My life is made up of moments and memories. For example, remembering my mother’s warning about failing in school, I build an inner voice that tells me to always do my best. My mom no longer tells me what to do in life now that I am older. This shows that she trust me to make smart decisions. In conclusion, the memory of my mother pushing me to be successful will never be forgotten.