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Talking About Paragraphs. By:Melissa Anastasia Manolis Alexis Nur. Paragraph Structure. Topic Sentence Laid out the main idea of paragraph Seamless Quote Quotes = Evidence Translation E xplanation of the quotes for the reader to understand better Analysis
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Talking About Paragraphs By:Melissa Anastasia Manolis Alexis Nur
Paragraph Structure • Topic Sentence • Laid out the main idea of paragraph • Seamless Quote • Quotes = Evidence • Translation • Explanation of the quotes for the reader to understand better • Analysis • Continued to discuss the importance of the evidence given • Conclusion • Finalized the point of the paragraph, a summary that refers the topic sentence
Important Phrases • All of these phrases are great for beginning sentences: • “Taken as a whole...” • “It therefore underscores...” • “This phrase underlines the conflict...” • “The alliteration...” • “Many of the verbs‘Author’s Name’ uses...” • “The content of the argument...”
Important Reminders • Dos’ • Clear topic sentence • Supportive details • Clear transitions • Connections • Organize your evidence • Don’t • Add to much detail • Do not over analyze or overstate