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Step Up To Writing. Color-Coding. BLUE- Use blue as a lead in [grab readers attention] ! This could be the first sentence of a paragraph assignment, or the first 1-3 sentences of your intro paragraph of an essay MAKE IT INTERESTING. Adding the Blues. Bold or startling statement
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Color-Coding • BLUE- Use blue as a lead in [grab readers attention]! This could be the first sentence of a paragraph assignment, or the first 1-3 sentences of your intro paragraph of an essay • MAKE IT INTERESTING
Adding the Blues • Bold or startling statement • Humor [used appropriately] • Facts/background info • Quotation • Examples [tv/history/literature]
GREEN- green is used for TOPIC SENTENCES • T.S. is first sentence of EVERY paragraph • States what that paragraph is about
Topic sentence format • IVF [identify (TAT), verb, finish] • Occasion/Position • However • Number
YELLOW- used for transitioning into your reasons • Every time you give a new reason to prove your topic, use a transition word • Examples: To begin, in addition, finally
RED- for every reason you have, you must support it with EVIDENCE [details or facts] and EXAMPLES! • You MUST EXPLAIN and ELABORATE your thinking. TELL ME MORE! BE SPECIFIC!
…and back to GREEN • Finish EVERY paragraph with a CONCLUSION SENTENCE to wrap up your thinking • Do NOT end on facts • Do NOT end abruptly and leave your reader hanging! • Essays have conclusion paragraphs
Remember: • Organization is key!! • Follow the writing process • Use stars, dashes, and dots for outlines