Paragraphs I
This paragraph prepares the reader for what lies ahead
Introductory
Before the "I Say"
Is the "They Say"
What comes after the "They say"
the "I say"
What is a paragraph
A group of sentences that work together to develope a unit of thought
This statement presents the topic of your essay
thesis statement
These two sentences belong in each body paragraph
Topic and concluding sentences
"They Say" can be
a comment
a question
a direct quote
an agrument
a surprising statement
a claim
There must be a balance of the "they say" and
the "I say"
The key to a good paragraph is the
details
Define the writing process
a series of activities that start the moment you begin to think about a subject and ends when you have a final draft.
What to avoid in an introductory paragraph
Announcing what you are planning to say
You start with the "They Say" because
it provides credibility and gives your argument a point
There must be balance between the
"they say" and "I say"
Paragraphs in informative and persuasive essays serve special roles
they..
introduce
provide transitions
and conclude
a complex activity that requires you to select a topic, conduct reasoning and articulate an argument in an organized and sufficient manner.
What is the difference between a concluding paragraph and a concluding sentence
Concluding paragraph wraps up the entire essay
Concluding sentence wraps up a paragraph
These three things add to your conversation
1. Figuring out what others are saying
2. Figuring out what you want to say
3. Tying the two together
In order for you to create your "I say" you must first
have an opinion or view on your topic
Effective paragraphs have
Unity
Development
Coherence
What are the 6 steps of the writing process
1. Planning
2. Shaping (outlining)
3. Drafting (rough draft)
4. Revising
5. Editing
6. Proofreading
Essay structure includes three different types of paragraphs
Introductory
Body
Concluding
Ways to introduce the "they say"
Standard view - when something is conventional wisdom
The "they say" is you - when something "they say" is what you used to believe
implied/assumed - when you are telling about the ideas behind their words
ongoing debate - when what "they say" is a debate
The underlying effect of academic writing is
1. Listening closely to what others say
2. Summarizing their views
3. Responding with your own ideas.
Reasons
Examples
Numbers
Senses
The basic requirements of a thesis statement are
1.Must state the essay’s subject
2.Must state the essay’s purpose
3.Must state the essay’s focus/point of view
4.Must state the major subdivisions of the topic