PPT-Paragraphing and Paragraph Development

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. 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 . The introductory paragraph should include the . thesis statement. , a kind of mini-outline for the essay. This is where the writer grabs the reader's attention. . It tells the reader what the paper is about.. Including a counter-argument. Overview. Introduction. Body Paragraph # 1. Body Paragraph #2. Counter- Argument. Conclusion. End Slide Show. CMGT Writing Workshop . 2. Summer . 2015. cmgt.writing@usc.edu. cmgtwriting.uscannenberg.org. Global Structure. 540 Intro Section. Opener: create interest, present the topic. Context: move from general to specific. Topics Covered. Paragraph Structure. Types of Sentences Used in Paragraphs. Graphs of a Good Paragraph. Paragraphs: Organizational Issues . Traits of Disorganized Paragraphs. C. ontains too many main ideas. 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. 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. Ideal Paragraph Revisited . A topic sentence that exemplifies a general idea. Point to a specific area in the text where you can argue this occurs . Use Evidence to Defend Your Assertion. Now Tell the READER Why this Demonstrates Your Assertion. A . Framework Writing Essays. We write for fun. We write letters, stories, jokes, and to share information with our family or friends. . Most school writing, however, is . expository writing. and fits into a different category. . One of the biggest problems facing Germany in 1933 was mass unemployment. Over 6 million people (10% of the German population) could not find work. . The Nazis had promised to solve this problem, but did they?. This is how a multi-paragraph essay should look.. 1st Body Paragraph. 2nd Body Paragraph. 3rd Body Paragraph. Conclusion . Paragraph. Introduction Paragraph. Introduction Paragraph. Your intro should start general and then get more specific. .