IRC
What do the I and R in IRC stand for?
Introduction and Reasons (R1, R2, R3)
What is the first part of the introduction paragraph?
What are the parts of a body paragraph?
1. Topic Sentence
2. 3-4 sentences about sub. topic A
3. 3-4 sentences about sub. topic B
4. Closing sentence
What is the first part of a topic sentence?
A transition phrase
What are EBT phrases?
Evidence-based terminology:
"According to the text, _____"
"In paragraph ____ it states ______" etc.
What are the As and Bs for in an IRC?
The details/elaborations for each reason
What should the second sentence of the introduction include?
Your opinion and the 3 reasons
How many sentences should you have for both the A and B sections of your paragraph?
3-4 sentences for each sub topic
What is the second part of the topic sentence?
The central idea, which is the main point of your essay.
What's the difference between paraphrasing and a direct quote?
Paraphrase is when you rewrite it in your own words, direct quotes are copied exactly and enclosed in quotation marks.
What does the C in IRC stand for?
Conclusion
What is the final sentence in your introduction paragraph?
Your closing statement
Should your As and Bs appear in your topic sentence?
No
What is the 3rd part of a topic sentence?
The reason
What's the format for a citation (paraphrase).
EBT phrase + Source + Evidence
According to the text, All About Alligators, the American alligator is the most common.
Is the IRC written in complete sentences?
No. Just key words and phrases.
Is this a proper introduction paragraph?
Did you know that alligators have been on Earth for over 200 million years, even surviving the extinction of the dinosaurs? In my opinion, alligators are the best reptile because they are powerful hunters, excellent swimmers, and important to their ecosystems. For these reasons, alligators stand out as the coolest and most impressive reptile of all.
Yes, this follows the proper intro. paragraph format.
How many body paragraphs should you have?
3
If your topic sentence states: "First of all, alligators are my favorite reptile because they are powerful hunters." can your paragraph include information about how they raise their young?
No. Everything must follow the reason given.
Is this quote formatted correctly? Explain why or why not.
The text, All About Alligators, states, "American alligators are extremely common in the southern regions of North America."
Yes. It includes and EBT phrase, the title, and the direct quote. It has quotations marks, commas, ad punctuation marks in the correct places.
What goes on the I and C of the IRC?
Your opinion, usually a "yes" or a "no."
Write an introduction paragraph about which you like better, chocolate or vanilla ice cream, and why.
Follow the proper format: hook, reasons/opinion, closing statement.
Answers vary
Where do you find the information for your body paragraphs?
Your passages and your IRC
I like bats more than owls because bats are often misunderstood animals with amazing abilities. They help the environment by eating huge numbers of insects every night. Bats also use echolocation, which allows them to “see” in the dark in a unique way. Because of their helpful role and fascinating skills, bats are more interesting to me than owls.
What is the best topic sentence for this paragraph:
A. Bats and owls are animals that live at night and do different things.
B. First, I like bats because they are cool and owls are not as cool.
C. First of all, I like bats more than owls because bats are helpful to the environment and have fascinating abilities that make them unique.
C.
What is wrong with this quote? (Find them all to get the points)
According to the text "American alligators can weigh up to 1,000 pounds".
1. Title of the text is missing
2. Missing comma before the quote begins
3. The ending punctuation mark is outside of the quotation marks