Topic Statements
What is the point of a topic statement?
The point is to state the main topic and message that you are trying to get across
How do you properly cite a piece of evidence? Show your answer on the white board!
" quote " (page #) .
What does elaboration in a paragraph do?
Elaboration explains why the evidence supports the topic statement
How does the conclusion statement differ from the topic statement?
It restates the topic statement using different words and oftentimes, more detail
Which part of a ToSEEC paragraph tells the reader what you are talking about?
Topic Statement
What is the first thing to come after the topic statement?
An evidence sentence
What comes after your first piece of evidence in a ToSEEC paragraph?
An elaboration statement
What comes directly after your first elaboration statement?
Your second piece of evidence
Pick the BEST option for a conclusion statement using this topic statement. Topic Statement: Bud is a survivor because he is brave.
a.) Because Bud gets himself out of the shed on his own and stands up to Todd, he is a brave survivor.
b.) As you can see through these pieces of evidence, Bud is a survivor because he is brave.
c.) Because of the way bud handles certain situations, he is a survivor.
a.) Because Bud gets himself out of the shed on his own and stands up to Todd, he is a brave survivor.
At least how many sentences must there be in a ToSEEC paragraph?
6
Which of the following is a topic statement that can be backed with strong evidence from Bud, Not Buddy?
-Bud is a pretty cool character.
-People during the Great Depression dealt with homelessness and unfair work conditions.
-Bud grew up during the great depression, so he was very depressed.
People during the Great Depression dealt with homelessness and unfair work conditions.
Which piece of evidence best supports this topic statement? Sketching is scientifically proven to improve your mood.
-Artists of all disciplines use sketching as a means to record ideas, memories, and observations.
-The more we draw, the more our hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills develop.
-There are a variety of easy drawing ideas that can be leveraged to improve mood.
There are a variety of easy drawing ideas that can be leveraged to improve mood.
Which elaboration statement best supports this piece of evidence? Evidence: According to WedMD, "When you play video games, you have goals and objectives to reach".
a.) Playing video games works with deeper parts of your brain that improve development and critical thinking skills.
b.) Once you achieve them, they bring you a great deal of satisfaction, which improves your overall well-being.
c.) Video games can act as distractions from pain and psychological trauma.
b.) Once you achieve them, they bring you a great deal of satisfaction, which improves your overall well-being.
Pick the BEST option for a conclusion statement using this topic statement. Topic Statement: The border collie is the smartest breed of dog.
a.) Border collies can sense human emotions and decide whether or not a person is well-intentioned, making them one of the most protective dogs.
b.) Border collies have an impressive ability to learn from past experiences and can recognize an unbelievable amount of words, making them the smartest breed of dog to ever live.
c.) So if you're looking to buy a really smart dog, you should probably go with getting a border collie.
b.) Border collies have an impressive ability to learn from past experiences and can recognize an unbelievable amount of words, making them the smartest breed of dog to ever live.
What's the correct order of ALL 6 sentences in ToSEEC paragraph? Write your answer in the correct order.
Topic statement | Evidence | Elaboration |Evidence | Elaboration | Concluding Statement