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PIE Paragraphs

PIE Paragraphs . P oint – tell me what your paragraph is about I nformation – give me evidence from your text supporting your point Quote - Summary Paraphrase E xplanation – explain how your information supports your point **Should be longer than your Information**.

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PIE Paragraphs

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  1. PIE Paragraphs • Point – tell me what your paragraph is about • Information – give me evidence from your text supporting your point • Quote - Summary • Paraphrase • Explanation – explain how your information supports your point • **Should be longer than your Information**

  2. Integrating Information • Never start a sentence with a quote • Never have 2 consecutive quotes • Never end your paragraph with quoted information • Always include your own words after a quote • Always include (author, page #) after a quote or paraphrase • “If it’s worth quoting, it’s worth talking about!” • Before you get to your info, be sure to give your reader context

  3. Examples • “By the 1990s Mr. Quezada boasted take-home pay of about $10,000 a month.” • The article states, “Mr. Quezada boasted take home pay of about $10,000 a month” (A14). • The article states, “Mr. Quezada boasted take home pay of about $10,000 a month.” “Currently, Mr. Quezada has 14 houses on his route.” • The article states, “Mr. Quezada boasted take home pay of about $10,000 a month…Currently, Mr. Quezada has 14 houses on his route” (A14).

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