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Step Up to Step Up to WritingWriting
A Student’s GuideA Student’s Guide
Expository ParagraphsExpository ParagraphsExplain, Show, Inform or Explain, Show, Inform or
ProveProve Need a TitleNeed a Title
Have a topic sentenceHave a topic sentence
Use transitionsUse transitions
Explain and give examplesExplain and give examples
Have a conclusionHave a conclusion
Accordion Accordion ParagraphsParagraphs
GreenGreen
YellowYellow
RedRed
GreenGreen
Go!Go! Write a topic sentence.Write a topic sentence.
Slow Down!Slow Down! Give a reason, detail, Give a reason, detail,
or fact. Use a or fact. Use a transition.transition.
Stop!Stop! Explain. Give an Explain. Give an
example.example. Go Back!Go Back!
Remind the reader of Remind the reader of your topicyour topic
The parts of a The parts of a paragraphparagraph
8 sentences8 sentences Topic sentenceTopic sentence Reason/Detail/Fact Reason/Detail/Fact
statementstatement E E Reason/Detail/Fact Reason/Detail/Fact
statementstatement EE Reason/Detail/Fact Reason/Detail/Fact
statementstatement E E ConclusionConclusion
11 sentences11 sentences Topic sentenceTopic sentence Reason/Detail/Fact Reason/Detail/Fact
statementstatement E E EE Reason/Detail/Fact Reason/Detail/Fact
statementstatement EE EE Reason/Detail/Fact Reason/Detail/Fact
statementstatement E E EE ConclusionConclusion
A paragraph can be stretched from a 5 sentence paragraph to an 11 sentence paragraph. All you need to do is add more R/D/F’s or E’s.
Topic SentencesTopic Sentences
Green means “go.”Green means “go.”Green asks the writer to decide:Green asks the writer to decide:
““What am I going to prove?”What am I going to prove?”““What am I going to explain?”What am I going to explain?”““What information will I share?”What information will I share?”
Topic SentencesTopic Sentences
After Even though Until
Before Although When
As Whenever While
Since Unless If
When students write paragraphs, they must start with strong topic sentences.
If you want to write a good, clear paragraph, try using the accordion paragraph method.
Topic Sentences
Power StatementsPower Statements
List how many reasons your are going to cover to List how many reasons your are going to cover to support your topic.support your topic.
Everyone knew SEVERAL things about writing Everyone knew SEVERAL things about writing paragraphs.paragraphs.
There are THREE reasons why Rifka, the main There are THREE reasons why Rifka, the main character in “Letters from Rifka,” by Karen Hess, character in “Letters from Rifka,” by Karen Hess, is a dynamic character.is a dynamic character.
Two Several Some
Three A number of A few
Four A couple Many
A myriad A plethora Numerous
And, But, Or And, But, Or StatementsStatements
Use these conjunctions to help you write Use these conjunctions to help you write your topic sentence.your topic sentence.
The characters in the story were all dynamic, The characters in the story were all dynamic, but only one was round.but only one was round.
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. did a great job making his Kurt Vonnegut Jr. did a great job making his characters come to life, but he relied on characters come to life, but he relied on many flat characters.many flat characters.
And But Or
Nor Yet So
Where or When + What’s Where or When + What’s HappeningHappening
In the short storyIn the short story ++ there are two dynamic charactersthere are two dynamic characters
SometimesSometimes ++ authors use stereotypes in their authors use stereotypes in their novelsnovels
Where + What’s Happening
When + What’s Happening
Question and StatementQuestion and StatementTopic SentencesTopic Sentences
Reason, Detail or Fact Statements need Reason, Detail or Fact Statements need transitions.transitions.
Transitions help your writing flow and keep you Transitions help your writing flow and keep you organized.organized.
One way Another wayOne way Another way The first The The first The secondsecond
One example Another example One AlsoOne example Another example One Also
First of all Second LastFirst of all Second Last
First In addition Equally important First In addition Equally important
Transitions
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
Yellow means “slow down.”Yellow means “slow down.”
Introduce key concepts to support the topic Introduce key concepts to support the topic sentence.sentence.
The E’s
The E’s
Go back to your topicGo back to your topic
Find your key wordsFind your key words
Use synonymsUse synonyms
SummarizeSummarize information, information, encourageencourage readers, readers, convinceconvince the audience or the audience or challengechallenge them to them to thinkthink
The final statement is important!!!The final statement is important!!!
Conclusions
In fact Obviously Clearly
Certainly Definitely Truly
All in all To sum up Surely
T-ChartT-Chart
Topic:
RDF (Reason, Detail, or Fact)
Explain
RDF
RDF
Explain
Explain
Make an outlineMake an outline
Make an outlineMake an outline
Step 1: Create an Step 1: Create an informal oulineinformal ouline
Safety reasonsSafety reasons
-help yourself-save others
Social reasons
-parties
-vacations
-summertime
Conclusion=Benefits of being a great swimmer
Expanding the T-ChartExpanding the T-Chart8-Sentence Accordion 8-Sentence Accordion
ParagraphParagraphCreate an Accordion FoldCreate an Accordion Fold
FrontFront Back Back
Topic Sentence
Reason, Detail or Fact
Explanation or Example
Reason, Detail or Fact
Conclusion
Explanation or Example
Reason, Detail or Fact
Explanation or Example
Step 2: Convert Outline to Sentences
One reason to learn to be a strong swimmer is safety.
Title=Reasons for Learning to Swim
Being able to spend time with others is another reason for learning to swim.
Learning to swim is an essential skill for all children.
If you are in a dangerous situation, such as in a sinking raft or boat, you can swim to shore.
Learning to be a great swimmer can clearly make your life safer and more enjoyable.
If you are a good swimmer, you can also help save others who may be drowning.
Birthday and school year-end parties are often located around the pool.
Many people plan their vacations for warmer climates so that happy hours may be spent splashing in the ocean.
The heat of summer makes us all want to cool off by enjoying water sports, such as water skiing, diving, and surfing.
Step 3: Compile the Paragraph
Reasons for Learning to Swim
Learning to swim is an essential skill for all children. One reason to learn to be a strong swimmer is safety. If you are in a dangerous situation, such as in a sinking raft or boat, you can swim to shore. If you are a good swimmer, you can also help save others who may be drowning. Being able to spend time with others is another reason for learning to swim. Birthday and school year-end parties are often located around the pool. Many people plan their vacations for warmer climates so that happy hours may be spent splashing in the ocean. The heat of summer makes us all want to cool off by enjoying water sports, such as water skiing, diving, and surfing. Learning to be a great swimmer can clearly make your life safer and more enjoyable.