PPT-Paragraph Development

Structure Topic Sentence Elaboration andor supporting information Details or evidence Concluding Generally 57 sentences in length for readability Topic Sentence General statement of paragraphs content. Chunking. -Topic Sentence (TS). Definition: . A sentence that reveals what the content of the paragraph will address; the main idea (stated). This is the . first sentence . of any paragraph. . When responding to a . FAVORITE PLACE. Where . is your . favorite. place in the world? . CAPRI, ITALY. FAVORITE PLACE. WHY. is it your . favorite. ? . THE FOUNDATION: THE PARAGRAPH. CREATE TOPIC SENTENCE . Start by focusing on the. Mr. Carter’s . 7. th. . Grade. Outline of the Chunk Paragraph. Sentence #1: . Topic Sentence . (TS). Sentence #2: . Concrete Detail . (CD). Sentence #3: . Commentary . (CM). Sentence #4: . Commentary . Including a counter-argument. Overview. Introduction. Body Paragraph # 1. Body Paragraph #2. Counter- Argument. Conclusion. End Slide Show. Strengthening Your Argument Through Concession. The Refutation Paragraph. Found only in argument essays and argument research papers. Also known as the concession paragraph, because it . concedes . points. Guided Lesson. Objective. In this lesson, you will learn how to modify the . line. and . paragraph spacing. in various ways.. Key Terms. Alignment. : . Refers to the position of text between the margins. . Right Side of Notebook. Elements of a Paragraph. Topic sentence (claim)-introduces the main idea of the paragraph. Evidence (at least three)-the facts that thoroughly discuss the topic of the paragraph. Duane Theobald. dtheobal@westga.edu. . Paragraph Structure? Development?. Think of food…. . Paragraph Structure? Development?. What do you know about paragraphs? How should they be structured and developed?. There are only 5 key elements to remember:. 1. . One Main Idea. 2. . Topic . Sentence. 3. 5-7 . Supporting Sentences. 4. . Closing/Transition . Sentence. 5. . Mechanics. 1. One Main Idea. Identify a specific topic to write about. Antiphrasis. While perhaps he did not intend it, we can assume that the intended audience—the Clergymen, may have taken offence to ‘My DEAR fellow Clergymen.’ Therefore, his friendly, non-riot-enticing way he used and intended the word is ironic.. one. topic.. The Paragraph. The Topic Sentence. The . topic of a paragraph. is stated in one sentence. This is called the. . topic sentence.. The rest of the paragraph consists of sentences that develop or explain the main idea.. “a collection of . related sentences. dealing with a single topic” (Purdue OWL). a form of punctuation, which stands for . one. idea. 1 paragraph = 1 idea. The Paragraph as Punctuation. - . taken from . Lesson 4. Objectives. Software Orientation. The Paragraph dialog box contains Word’s commands for changing paragraph alignment, indentation, and spacing. . Use the figure below . as a reference throughout this lesson as well as the rest of this book. A paragraph is:. A distinct division of written material that begins on a new, usually indented line, consists of one or more sentences, and typically deals with a single thought or topic. . Three Qualities of the Academic Paragraph.