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Schaffer Writing Strategy

Schaffer Writing Strategy. How to Write an Effective Paragraph. Introduction. Introduce your topic. You can start with a fact or quotation. Answer the prompt—include language from the prompt. Thesis : a sentence with an opinion, usually at the end of the paragraph.

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Schaffer Writing Strategy

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  1. Schaffer Writing Strategy How to Write an Effective Paragraph

  2. Introduction • Introduce your topic. You can start with a fact or quotation. • Answer the prompt—include language from the prompt. • Thesis: a sentence with an opinion, usually at the end of the paragraph

  3. 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.

  4. Example Topic Sentence (TS) 1) In the fairy tale “Cinderella,” the main character feels mistreated.

  5. Step 2: CONCRETE DETAILS • Concrete Details (CD) are the meat of the hamburger. • CDs = facts, quotes, examples, etc. from the text. • CDs can’t be argued—a CD is evidence that supports your point!

  6. Example Concrete Detail (CD) 2) For example, Cinderella must do all of the cooking and cleaning for her family. “She had to do hard work from morning until evening.”

  7. 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.

  8. Example Commentary Sentences (2 CMs) 3) These chores keep her isolated and friendless. 4) The stepmother is thus able to give Cinderella even more work, which prevents her from going to the ball.

  9. 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.

  10. Example Concluding Sentence (CS) • Therefore, Cinderella • feels abused by the very • people who are supposed to • love her.

  11. Step 6: A Whole Paragraph In the fairy tale “Cinderella,” the main character feels mistreated.For example, Cinderella must do all of the cooking and cleaning for her family. “She had to do hard work from morning until evening.” These chores keep her isolated and friendless. The stepmother is thus able to give Cinderella even more work, which prevents her from going to the ball. Therefore, Cinderella feels abused by the very people who are supposed to love her.

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