with ms. winsley paragraph writing and web mapping
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With Ms. Winsley
Paragraph Writing and Web Mapping
Writing a Paragraph is the first step!
Why I am teaching you how to write by starting out with teaching you how to write a paragraph? Because regardless of the WHAT or the WHY you are writing, it all starts with a paragraph! I am going to take you from writing a 5-sentence Paragraph to an 8-Sentence Paragraph to a 5 Paragraph essay, to a 2 page research paper to a 5 page research paper.
Look at the next slide, you’ll see all the different waysYou’ll use the skills from this class in the REAL WORLD!
Task Current/School Uses Real World UsesAnalytical Essay Analytical essays
Close reading of a text Developing a position and defending it with
evidence
Developing a position and defending it with evidence
Persuasive Business Letter
Persuading others to agree with you (mom and dad, siblings, friends, etc)
Persuasive essays Business letters (scholarships, college, etc) Developing a position and defending it with
evidence
Business letters Persuading others to agree with you (colleagues,
bosses, volunteers, etc…)
Pattern Analysis (synthesis of sources)
DBQs Research papers Lab reports (report data, draw conclusions)
Any kind of business document involving drawing conclusions based on data
Listening to multiple points of view and identifying common ground
Memoir College essays College essays College essays
Did I mention college essays?
Explication Close reading of any text Developing a position and defending it with
evidence AP Lit exam
Any kind of endeavor which requires close attention to detail (reading reports, spreadsheets, etc)
Developing a position and defending it with evidence
Movie Review Watching film for leisure Book reports, book talks Book reviews Developing a position and defending it with
evidence
Any project which requires you to express an educated opinion about a visual text (infomercial, website, etc)
Developing a position and defending it with evidence
The top line refers to the opening sentence. This is your Main Idea Sentence. It should be made clear at the beginning of your paragraph, and it should be restated in some form in your concluding sentence. The green lines on the right refer to your Supporting Detail Sentences, and the final pink line at the bottom refers to your concluding sentence. See below:
Let’s write a paragraph on snacks. The opening sentence should express the main idea, and for our supporting detail sentences we can write about our three favourite snacks. In our conclusion, we return to our main idea.
First, I look for some popcorn to pop.
Next, I check to see if we have any apples.
Finally, for a dessert snack, I’m pleased if I find some cookies.
I like many snacks, but popcorn, apples, and cookies are my favourite ones.
When I want some snacks to eat, I always look for at least three.
5 Sentence Paragraph
8 Sentence Paragraph
popcorn
apples
snacks
cookies
microwave
my dad bought
chocolate chip
snacks
In an eight sentence paragraph, we add sub-categories which support and elaborate on the original supporting sentences.
When I want some snacks to eat, I always look for at least three. First, I look for some popcorn to pop. If I find popcorn that I can put in the microwave, I have a fast, easy snack. Next, I check to see if we have any apples. When I’m lucky, I find some that my dad bought at the supermarket. Finally, for a dessert snack, I’m pleased if I find some cookies. My favourite ones are chocolate chip. I like many snacks, but popcorn, apples, and cookies are my favourite ones.
First Supporting Detail Sentence
Second Supporting Detail Sentence
Third Supporting Detail Sentence
First Second Third
One Two Three
Above all Then Last of all
To begin with Also Lastly
Firstly Secondly Thirdly
First of all As well as Finally
Starting with In addition In conclusion
Additionally At last
In addition to As well
next
Transition Words for Supporting Detail Sentences
Write a 5 sentence paragraph on the following topic, using the supporting details provided.
Typical Day at School
Typical day at school
Before first bell
Classes
After school
Typical day at school
Write an 8 sentence paragraph on the same topic, including the following sub-categories.
Typical day at school
Typical day at school
Before first bell
Classes
After school
Cafeteria
Lunch
The Bus
Write Your Own 5 Sentence Paragraph
Write Your Own 8 Sentence Paragraph