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Paragraph Writing

Paragraph Writing . Chunking. -Topic Sentence (TS). Definition: A sentence that reveals what the content of the paragraph will address; the main idea (stated) This is the first sentence of any paragraph. When responding to a prompt , you can restate part of the prompt as you TS. .

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Paragraph Writing

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  1. Paragraph Writing Chunking

  2. -Topic Sentence (TS) • Definition: A sentence that reveals what the content of the paragraph will address; the main idea (stated) • This is the first sentence of any paragraph. • When responding to a prompt, you can restate part of the prompt as you TS.

  3. Concrete Detail (CD) • Definition: Facts, evidence, proof, quotations, or a specific reference from/to a text that helps develop the main idea of the paragraph. • All paragraphs should have two CDs. • CDs need to be introduced with transitions.

  4. Transition • Definition: A word or phrase that signals the writer is about to reveal a detail from a text that is not his or her own idea. • Transitions help to make a paragraph flow more smoothly. • Transitions are usually followed by a comma. • Examples: • For instance, for example, in addition, additionally, consequently, as a result, furthermore, etc.

  5. Commentary (CM) • Definition: interpretation, explanation, analysis, opinion, and/or support that explains why the CD is important and how it connects to the main idea stated in the TS. • Your commentary is your own thinking.

  6. Chunk • Definition: The combination of concrete details (CD) and commentary (CM). • Formula: • 1 concrete detail + 2 commentary (or more) • This creates a fully developed explanation!

  7. Concluding Sentence (CS) • Definition: The sentence at the end of the paragraph that sums up what the paragraph has been about by rephrasing the TS. • Concluding Sentence- should be unique from the TS.

  8. Building an Eight Sentence Chunked Paragraph Topic Sentence Concrete Detail Commentary Commentary Concrete Detail Commentary Commentary Concluding Sentence Chunk One Chunk Two

  9. Chunking Model ~ Ebenezer Scrooge Topic Sentence (TS): In the movie, A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is a dynamic character. Concrete Detail (CD): For example, Commentary (CM):

  10. Chunking Model ~ Ebenezer Scrooge Concrete Detail (CD): Commentary (CM):

  11. Paragraph Checklist • Does the topic sentence provide a framework for what is discussed in the rest of the paragraph? • Are all of the concrete details mainly factual? • Does the commentary include the opinions of the author? • Is each chunk (1 concrete detail and 2 commentary) related? Is the proper ratio used? • Does the closing sentence provide a summary, restating, or wrap-up of the paragraph?

  12. Sample: A Benign-and Useful- ‘All American Muslim’ • Vocabulary to know: • Benign- of mild character; a gentle disposition • Miniscule- very small • Extremists- belief in and support for extreme ideas • Boycott- refusing to deal with a person, organization, or country • Bigot- a person who won't listen to anyone whose ideas or beliefs are different from his or her own • Milquetoast- timid; unassertive • Ramadan- 9th month in the Muslim calendar; strict fasting takes place during the month

  13. Eight Sentence Chunked Paragraph Topic Sentence Concrete Detail Commentary Commentary Concrete Detail Commentary Commentary Concluding Sentence • Subject: Deadly plague threatening N. American bats • Choose to discuss ONE of the following using the 8 sentence chunked paragraph: • Occasion • Audience • Purpose • Tone • Main Idea

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