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The keys to an effective paragraph:
• A topic sentence
• Transitions
• Good explanations and examples
• A conclusion
Expository paragraphs need:
The Five Elements of Expository Writing
Organization is the key.
Transitions are the glue.
Conclusions tie it all together.
Topic sentences and thesis statements are the heart.
Examples, evidence, and explanations are the meat.
Golf is a great sport to play. It’s fun to hit a golf
ball around for nine to eighteen holes. However,
to become good you need lots of practice and
mental toughness. It’s also pretty expensive, and
you need a lot of space. Practice is easy to
come by, but we need toughness too. Personally,
I need a lot of mental toughness. Golf can be
really fun if you are playing well, but if you are
playing badly, it can cause frustration.
Is this an effective paragraph?
Write a topic sentence.
Go!
Give a reason, detail, or fact. Use a transition.
Slow Down!
Explain.Give an example.
Stop!
Remind the reader of your topic.
Go Back!
Topic
Reason/Detail/Fact
Support
Reason/Detail/Fact
Conclusion
Support
Support
Support
Using Colorsto Teach Organization
Topic Sentence:• Green means “go.”
• Green asks the writer to decide —“What am I going to prove?”“What am I going to explain?”“What information will I share?”
Using Colorsto Teach Organization
Reasons/Details/Facts:• Yellow means “slow down.”
• Introduce key concepts to support the topic sentence.
Using Colorsto Teach Organization
Support:• Red means “stop!” – support
your position.
• Present evidence.
• Provide explanation and examples.
Using Colorsto Teach Organization
Conclusion:• Green means “go back to your
topic.”• Restate the topic and the position.• Do not introduce new information.• Use synonyms and leave your
reader with something to remember.
Cats protect themselves in two ways.First, they are able to get away quickly from their enemies. Cats are fast runners when in danger. Their ability to climb trees will help in the escape. Next, cats are excellent fighters. Cats’ sharp claws can cause serious pain and stop the attack. They can also use their teeth to bite their enemies when necessary. Clearly, cats can defend and take care of themselves.
TopicCats protect themselves in two ways.
Reason/Detail/FactFirst, they are able to get away quickly from their enemies.
SupportTheir ability to climb trees will help in the escape.
SupportCats are fast runners when in danger.
Reason/Detail/FactNext, cats are excellent fighters.
SupportCats’ sharp claws can cause serious pain and stop the attack.
ConclusionClearly, cats can defend and take care of themselves.
SupportThey can also use their teeth to bite their enemies when necessary.
Informal Outlines (T-Chart)
Topic = Cats can protect themselves
R/D/F
(First) get away from enemies
- run fast
- climb trees
(Next) excellent fighters - sharp claws
- teeth
Conclusion = defend, take care
Support
Accordion Paragraphs
Eight Sentence Paragraph:Topic Sentence
Reason/Detail/Fact
Support
Reason/Detail/Fact
Support
Reason/Detail/Fact
Support
Conclusion
Twelve Sentence Paragraph:
Topic Sentence
Reason/Detail/Fact
Reason/Detail/Fact
Support
Support
Conclusion
Support
Support
Reason/Detail/Fact
Reason/Detail/Fact
Support
Support
Accordion Paragraphs
Six Sentence Paragraph:Topic Sentence
Reason/Detail/Fact
Support
Reason/Detail/Fact
Support
Conclusion
Step By Step
Brainstorm:
“Fun ways to spend $1
million”
Informal Outlines
Topic = Fun ways to spend a million dollars
R/D/F
Shopping
Travel
Support
- new wardrobe, cars
- Spain, the World Cup
Conclusion = happy, excited, rich
(First,)
(Next,)
If I had a million, I would have a great time spending it.
Outline to Paragraph
If I had a million dollars, I would have a great time spending it.
Outline to Paragraph
First, I would take a week and have a fabulous time shopping at my favorite stores.
If I had a million dollars, I would have a great time spending it.
Outline to Paragraph
First, I would take a week and have a fabulous time shopping at my favorite stores.
A new wardrobe would be essential, and I’d buy a few cars to play with.
If I had a billion won, I would have a great time spending it.
Outline to Paragraph
First, I would take a week and have a fabulous time shopping at my favorite stores.
A new wardrobe would be essential, and I’d buy a few cars to play with.
Next, I would take several weeks to travel to places I’ve always wanted to go.
If I had a million dollars, I would have a great time spending it.
Outline to Paragraph
First, I would take a week and have a fabulous time shopping at my favorite stores.
.A new wardrobe would be essential, and I’d buy a few cars to play with.
Next, I would take several weeks to travel to places I’ve always wanted to go.
Visiting Spain has always been a dream of mine, and I really want to go to this year’s World Cup.
If I had a billion won, I would have a great time spending it.
Outline to Paragraph
First, I would take a week and have a fabulous time shopping at my favorite stores.
A new wardrobe would be essential, and I’d buy a few cars to play with.
Next, I would take several weeks to travel to places I’ve always wanted to go.
Clearly, if I had a million, I’d know just what to do with it!
Visiting Spain has always been a dream of mine, and I really want to go to this year’s World Cup.
Fun Being Rich – a color-coded version
If I had a million dollars, I would have
a great time spending it. First, I would take a
week and have a fabulous time shopping at
my favorite stores. A new wardrobe would
be essential, and I’d buy a few cars to play
with. Next, I would take several weeks to
travel to places I’ve always wanted to go.
Visiting Spain has always been a dream of
mine, and I really want to go to this year’s
World Cup. Clearly, if I had a million dollars,
I’d know just what to do with it!
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