Read and Analyze the Prompt

A paragraph is a group of sentences that are all about one topic. A paragraph has three parts: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

Read and Analyze the Prompt T = Topic (What is the main topic of your writing?) A = Audience (Who will be reading the writing?) K = Key Words (Highlighted words not already listed) Example Prompt: You have family members coming to visit from out of town. Write a paragraph explaining three places you think would be entertaining for them in the Cleveland area. T = A = K =

Example Prompt = Identify a few of your favorite types of candy and describe why. T = A = K = Example Prompt = One of the highlights of elementary school was recess. Reflect on three of your favorite recess activities from elementary school, and write a paragraph explaining why you enjoyed them. T = A = K =

Think/Reflect/Research Take some time to think, reflect and/or research your topic. Brainstorm Then pick your favorite choices to write about.

Plan Topic (T) = Big Ideas Supporting Details (tell me more) a. b. c. a. b. c. a. b. c. 1. 2. 3. Conclusion:

Topic Sentences Number Statement Simple-Declarative Sentence Should clearly state the topic and include key words from the prompt. It's usually short, simple, and to the point. A declarative sentence that includes a number word. It tells how many Big Ideas are in the student's plan. a couple of a few a plethora a variety of' ample an assortment many millions multiple numerous oodles quite a few assorted boatload bundle of dozens endless infinite quite a lot of scores of several some truckload unlimited various vast Deadly Duo There are... Here are... Situation-Stance Question Write a question that cannot be answered with "yes" or "no." The whole paragraph will provide an answer to this question. The situation broadly defines the topic. The stance narrows the topic and tells what the focus of the paragraph will be. Starter Words: after although as as long as because before even if even though if in order to once since so that though unless until when whenever while

Simple Declarative Should clearly state the topic and include key words from the prompt. It's usually short, simple, and to the point.

Number Statement A declarative sentence that includes a number word. It tells how many Big Ideas are in the student's plan. a couple of a few a plethora a variety of' ample an assortment Deadly Duo There are... Here are... quite a lot of scores of several some truckload unlimited assorted boatload bundle of dozens endless infinite many millions multiple numerous oodles quite a few various vast

Question Write a question that cannot be answered with "yes" or "no." The whole paragraph will provide an answer to this question.

Situation, Stance The situation broadly defines the topic. The stance narrows the topic and tells what the focus of the paragraph will be. Starter Words: after although as as long as because before even if even though if in order to once since so that though unless until when whenever while

T= Number Statement Simple-Declarative Sentence Situation-Stance Question

Body Sentences 1. Sentences that introduce our most important points (Big Ideas) 2. Sentences that elaborate on the Big Ideas (Supporting Details) Transitions Transitions serve as a bridge from one Big Idea to the next. Common Transitions also another because equally important finally first Deadly Trio First Second Third last therefore moreover to begin for example furthermore however in addition in contrast in fact initially next on the one hand/ on the other hand one second

Rough Draft Title Topic Sentence Big Idea (transition) Supporting Details (Tell me more) Big Idea (transition) Supporting Details (Tell me more) Big Idea (transition) Supporting Details (Tell me more) Conclusion Common Transitions also another because finally first initially next one second last therefore moreover to begin for example furthermore however in addition in contrast in fact equally important on the one hand on the other hand

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Read and Analyze the Prompt