Name Your Body Paragraph - Introduction - Conclusion
Select One or Two Chunks
INTRODUCES THE TOPIC, CREATES INTEREST, AND
ENDS WITH THE THESIS
First, go to Section 3 and write your thesis statement. Doing so will keep you focused.
Then, write Sections 1 and 2.
Section or Sentence 1 GIVES A BROAD VIEW of the topic that is thought provoking and intellectually engaging. It puts the significance of the topic into perspective. It may also be thematic or historical in nature.
Section or Sentence 2 NARROWS THE FOCUS and moves your thinking toward the thesis statement. Here, if you are using a text, also known as a primary source, you might introduce the author, the title, the genre. This section should connect to Section 1 and Section 3.
Section or Sentence 3 is THE THESIS STATEMENT, a complete sentence that reveals the MAIN IDEA of what the writer will be explaining, proving, arguing, analyzing, comparing, contrasting, describing, or summarizing in the body paragraphs of the essay. It is a CRITICAL SENTENCE in the essay and demands close attention and effort.
THE CONCLUSION FOR YOUR RESPONSE TO LITERATURE
Gives a Finished Feeling to the Whole Essay
Sentence or Section 1 reminds the reader as to the purpose for writing this essay. Do not repeat the thesis statement. Close your eyes and say to yourself, “In this essay, I want my reader to understand that . . .” Then, open your eyes and write your answer. It should be narrow and focused.
Sentence or Section 2 discusses why this topic is an important topic to discuss. Do not add any new details. It is reflective of your essay as a whole.
Sentence or Section 3 is the last impression you will make on your reader. It should demonstrate your deeper understanding of the topic and give the “big picture” of its importance. It should be broad and contemplative.
Now give a Creative Title. Is there some word or phrase in your paragraph/essay that could become an excellent, creative title?
gathering cds (1:2+)
PROMPT
Think of 2 or more possible concrete details (CDs) that would fit the prompt and write them below.
CDs for Chunk 1
CDs for Chunk 2
Now click the ONE CD (per chunk) which fits the assignment best.
Click or tap “Save and Next”.
The Prompt:
Chunk One CD(s):
The Prompt:
Working Topic Sentence
NOW IT’S TIME TO REVISE YOUR TOPIC SENTENCE; WRITE YOUR COMMENTARY SENTENCES; AND WRITE YOUR CONCLUDING SENTENCE.
prompt:
working topic sentence:
Revised Topic Sentence
Review the CMs below.
Look for OVERARCHING CMs to REVISE YOUR TOPIC SENTENCE.
Hint: HIGHLIGHT the ones you select, so you do not use them again -- “When you use it, you lose it.”
Write Your Concluding Sentence:
The Middle Circle has the word you selected for your Topic Sentence.
In the boxes, provide one or two synonyms for the TS word.
In the boxes, provide one or two phrases for the TS word.
Select the words and phrases that best reflects the TS, answers the prompt, and provides a finished feeling.
If you have CMs above that you did not use, determine if any of those might work here.
Editing and Revision Time!
Revision: Here is your opportunity to improve the flow of your paragraph.
Add transitions
Change your sentence openings; replace "to be" verbs and repeated words with better choices (diction)
Ask yourself, "Are there CMs that I didn’t use that I could add?"
Editing/Proofreading: Most of us make the same mistakes over and over again. What are yours?
Spelling?
Fragments/Run-ons/Commas?
Agreement?
The Prompt:
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CD
CM
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CD
CM
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CS
Now give a Creative Title. Is there some word or phrase in your paragraph/essay that could become an excellent, creative title?
Response to Literature