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Three-fold transitional sentence CEI: claim, evidence, interpretation

Three-fold transitional sentence CEI: claim, evidence, interpretation. Mrs. Biziewski’s Pre-AP Writing Workshop. The three-fold sentence does the following:. Refers subtly to the idea discussed in the previous paragraph Refers briefly to the overall thesis idea

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Three-fold transitional sentence CEI: claim, evidence, interpretation

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  1. Three-fold transitional sentenceCEI: claim, evidence, interpretation Mrs. Biziewski’s Pre-AP Writing Workshop

  2. The three-fold sentence does the following: • Refers subtly to the idea discussed in the previous paragraph • Refers briefly to the overall thesis idea • Refers more specifically to any new ideas to be discussed in the next paragraph

  3. Thesis • Throughout Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre uses her dominant personality traits of passion, independence, and faith in God to make important decisions with confidence.

  4. Transitional sentence #1 • 1st claim: • Jane’s sometimes concealed but ardent passion defines many decisions in her life. Now add2-3 pieces of evidence andsome interpretation.

  5. Transitional sentence #2 • 2nd claim: • In addition to being passionate, Jane is a very independent person who insists on distinguishing her view from others in order to make intelligent decisions. Now add2-3 pieces of evidence andsome interpretation.

  6. Transitional sentence #3 • 3rd claim: • Over and above Jane’s passion and independence, faith in God leads Jane along the right path, grants her the gift of unconditional love, and wisely influences her decisions. Now add2-3 pieces of evidence andsome interpretation.

  7. Thesis • Claim • Evidence • Interpretation • Interpretation • Evidence • Interpretation • Interpretation • Claim • Evidence • Interpretation • Interpretation • Evidence • Interpretation • Interpretation • Claim • Evidence • Interpretation • Interpretation • Evidence • Interpretation • Interpretation

  8. Now you try it! Write to explain what the word “friend” means to you. • Write a thesis statement • Write 3 transitional sentences (claims) • Under each transitional sentence list 2-3 pieces of evidence • We’ll discuss the interpretation (elaboration, “so what?”)

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