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Paragraphs and Essays

Paragraphs and Essays. Seventh. Brainstorm 1: Looking at Ideas. You will get into four groups. At each station, you will talk about the ideas you have related to the given topic for 4 minutes. There are eight topics so we will do a rotation of four and the second group of four.

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Paragraphs and Essays

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  1. Paragraphs and Essays Seventh

  2. Brainstorm 1: Looking at Ideas • You will get into four groups. • At each station, you will talk about the ideas you have related to the given topic for 4 minutes. • There are eight topics so we will do a rotation of four and the second group of four. • Each group member needs to take notes on the given topic. This is a brainstorm that will be collected. • After going through each station, highlight the three you really considering.

  3. Brainstorm 2: The Idea Dump • Choose two ideas you are considering. • On a piece of paper, write the first idea on the top of one side. • You will have 5 minutes to “dump” your ideas about that topic; that is you are writing down everything you can think of related to the topic. • On the back of same paper, write the second idea on the top of the page. • You will have 5 minutes to “dump” all the ideas for that topic.

  4. Brainstorm 3: Partner Talk • You will get with a partner and discuss your two ideas for the essay. • Your partner MUST give input on any other ideas they have in regards to those topics. • You will write down this input IN A DIFFERENT COLOR PEN on Brainstorm #2. • You will do the same thing for your partner: listen to their ideas and give them input on what else they should consider for the topic while they write your ideas down.

  5. What is a paragraph? • What is it? • How many sentences? • Why use them?

  6. What is a paragraph? • Paragraph: a distinct section or part of a piece of writing that deals with one theme • Presents ideas in an organized way • Is indicated by a new line or indentation

  7. Fiction vs. Essay • Fiction = new paragraphs for PATS (Place/Action/Time/Speaker) • Essay = new idea; follows specific format

  8. Length • No set length • Approximately 5-7 sentences

  9. Paragraphs in This Essay • Paragraph 1: Introduction • Paragraph 2-4: Body Paragraphs • Paragraph 5: Conclusion

  10. Introduction • Sentence 1: Broad idea or attention grabber • Everyone wants to dress their best. • Some would argue that we cannot live without the light bulb; however, there are plenty of other essential inventions. • Sentence 2-4: Starts talking about the topic and ideas related to it • Sentence 5: Thesis statement • The main idea of your paper/ what your entire paper is about

  11. Sentences in a Body Paragraph • Introductory sentence • Introduce the paragraph’s topic • Includes transition or connection to what came before • Supporting sentences • Serve as evidence to support the topic (Examples/stories) • Connects/explains relation to topic • Concluding sentence • Wraps everything up • Explains proven point

  12. Conclusion • Sentence 1: Restate your thesis or main point • Using new words! • Sentences 2-4: Review what your body paragraphs have proven • Sentence 5: Explain how these prove your point • Sentence 6: Answer “so what?” or leave the reader with something to think about

  13. But I Can’t Reword My Thesis… The Synonym Finder • Highlight the word you want to change • Right click the word which causes a drop down menu to appear • Click on “Synonym” which causes a second drop down menu to appear • This menu will list words that can replace your word. • BE CAREFUL ABOUT USING WORDS YOU DO NOT KNOW!

  14. Transition How To • Briefly mention the last paragraph in the next paragraph’s topic sentence POTENTIAL IDEAS • [after introduction/thesis] One instance that proves we value that which we work for is ____________________________. • [after body paragraph] Similar to _______________, _____________ is another way to dress for success. • [after last body paragraph] It is obvious why ________________________.

  15. Point of View • First person is acceptable • NO SECOND PERSON!!!! • If you use second person, replace it with a “generic or broad” third person • Possible replacements: everyone, citizens, people, individuals, society

  16. Title • Creative • Hints at Topic

  17. Easiest Way to Write Essays • Start with your thesis • Write your body paragraphs • Do these in the order you plan to have them in your paper • Write your introduction • Write your conclusion

  18. Practice/Example • Read the essay “The Uncontrollable Camping Trip”

  19. Practice/Example: With a partner, go through and find the parts of an essay (underline/label) • Introduction: • The hook/broad statement? • Thesis? • Body Paragraphs (3): • Topic sentence? • Evidence? • Conclusion: • Restated thesis? • Statement of proven point? • So what? Or Last impression? • Transitions?

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