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How to Properly Structure a Paragraph

How to Properly Structure a Paragraph. Instructions to the student. You are responsible for listening throughout this PowerPoint and taking notes that may not be on the PowerPoint. It will also be posted on the MyClass site.

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How to Properly Structure a Paragraph

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  1. How to Properly Structure a Paragraph

  2. Instructions to the student • You are responsible for listening throughout this PowerPoint and taking notes that may not be on the PowerPoint. It will also be posted on the MyClass site. • The points that will be discussed are key in ensuring your success in the 3U0 course.

  3. The Topic Sentence • Each paragraph that you ever write in your lifetime, but particularly for this course, must have a topic sentence. • This goes at the very beginning of your paragraph, and gives SPECIFIC reference to what your paragraph will be about…

  4. Topic Sentence: Example • The short story “Identities” by W.D. Valgardson represents a significant tie to the course concept of Dreams vs. Reality/ Perception vs. Reality. This is represented through the judgments made about people, places and actions by the characters in the story.

  5. Body of the Paragraph • In the body of your paragraph, you will have arguments. The number of arguments is up to you, but often it is safe to go with three.

  6. Developing an Argument • Introduce your point • Give proof (referring to the text and/or providing quotes) • Use integrated quotes: Stitch the quotation into the fabric of your explication. Set up the context and analyze. • Provide analysis

  7. Point, Proof, Analysis: Repeat! • Continue to develop your arguments using the point, proof, analysis method • Between arguments, use TRANSITION words • Aim for significant & meaningful ideas that show critical thinking, not just retelling what you have read

  8. Concluding Sentence • Each paragraph that you ever write in your lifetime, but particularly for this course, must have a concluding sentence. • This summarizes your paragraph, reiterating your point

  9. Concluding Sentence: Example • As a result, economic influences affect the boy’s social life at school

  10. Formal Writing Tips • No 1st person, singular OR plural: • No “I” or “we” in formal writing. • DON’TuseYOU • Eg1: “You will see that my essay…” • Eg2: “This essay will show you that…” • Write in PRESENT TENSE: You must use the present tensethroughout your writing! • The only exception is if you are referring to something that actually took place in history, or before the start of the novel

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