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Statement-Proof-Commentary

Statement-Proof-Commentary. Your New Mantra for Writing. Statement. Everything that is the writer’s own ideas Claims Thesis statements. Proof. Anecdotes From a text Paraphrased Quoted Summarized (sometimes) Examples Facts and figures. Commentary.

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Statement-Proof-Commentary

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  1. Statement-Proof-Commentary Your New Mantra for Writing

  2. Statement • Everything that is the writer’s own ideas • Claims • Thesis statements

  3. Proof • Anecdotes • From a text • Paraphrased • Quoted • Summarized (sometimes) • Examples • Facts and figures

  4. Commentary • Explanation of HOW the proof supports the statement • Must match the statement and the proof together • This is the area worth the most points and where students struggle

  5. How do I Use S-P-C? • Helps to understand a text and identify main ideas • Helps to write a paper—ultimate formula for success in all writing • You always know what you need to write next!

  6. S-P-C EXAMPLE S - The Arizona legislature always cuts education spending first when the state needs money. P – In 2011 alone, the education budget in Arizona was cut by 17%. C – Every time the education budget is cut, more damage is done to Arizona’s students’ education.

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