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Development

Learn how to effectively develop paragraphs in your essays using the P.I.E. structure, which consists of a point, information/illustration, and explanation. Gain insights on how to provide enough evidence and support to prove your thesis. Practice with exercises and improve your writing skills.

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Development

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  1. Development All essays need to have enough detailed evidence and support to prove the thesis.

  2. P.I.E. Paragraph • One of the best ways to achieve paragraph development is by implementing the P.I.E. structure. • Point – Topic Sentence (one sentence) • Information/Illustration – A concrete example or quote that proves the topic sentence (many sentences) • Explanation – Explains how the information support the topic sentence and analyzes the connection.

  3. PIE is like a Sandwich

  4. Practice • Examine paragraph 15 in Martha Fay’s “Sedated by Stuff.” • What parts of the paragraph are the Point, Information, and Explanation? • Is the paragraph missing any parts?

  5. Practice • PIE paragraph exercise on page 28 • Read the completed example 3rd PIE Paragraph • Choose the incomplete #1 or #2 paragraphs and add the information and explanation to create development.

  6. Quote Sandwich • The Information/Illustration could also be a quote to prove the topic sentence. If you use a quote, make sure to introduce it, state it in quotation marks, then explain how the quote proves the point.

  7. Specific is Terrific • Well developed ideas give a very detailed picture in the readers head. • Avoid using vague language Example: Things, Stuff Practice: Nouns: Shirt, Home, Dog Verbs: Walk, Eat, Talk, Laugh

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