MELCon Paragraph Writing Strategy M Main Idea Answers
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MEL-Con Paragraph Writing Strategy M = Main Idea "Answers" the question Sets up the paragraph The first sentence of the paragraph
MEL-Con Paragraph Writing Strategy E = Evidence or Examples Information from sources such as books, lectures, readings, etc. that support your main idea The "stuff " you learned or found out about the topic Evidence can be quotes, statistics, facts Evidence is something that is common -anyone can find it or use it
MEL-Con Paragraph Writing Strategy L = Links the evidence you used to the key idea in your topic sentence Explains how the evidence supports your topic The link is what you think or how you relate the evidence to the topic Your link is unique --- it shows your thought process and why you chose the evidence you chose
MEL-Con Paragraph Writing Strategy Con = Concluding statement The last sentence of your paragraph which summarizes your answer, your evidence Mentions your pieces of evidence again in a new, short way
MEL-Con Paragraph Writing Strategy Don't forget to use TRANSITIONS! Separates each of your pieces of evidence Organizes your paragraph and makes it easy for the reader to follow We will focus on transitional phrases in the next unit---do the best you can.
MEL-Con Step-by-Step: Identify two loaded words or phrases that you believe are emotionally charged. Discuss Edward’s intended effect on the audience. How do you think Edward’s choice of words affects his overall message? Step 1: answer the question with a statement (Main Idea) do not start with "I think" or "I feel" or "I believe" do not start with YES or NO Example: Jonathan Edwards uses words and phrases to emotionally appeal to his audience.
MEL-Con Step-by-Step 2: Identify the evidence that fits into your key, or main, idea Example: Two emotionally charged examples of this are when Edwards uses the phrases “loathsome insect” and “worthy of nothing else”.
MEL-Con Step-by-Step Link your example back to your key idea Example: These words emphasize the lowliness of humans and the torments of hell.
MEL-Con Step-by-Step End your paragraph with a concluding statement to wrap up your ideas (Con) Example: Edwards chooses his words carefully to make his message more powerful.
MEL-Con Step-by-Step M: Jonathan Edwards uses words and phrases to emotionally appeal to his audience. E: Two emotionally charged examples of this are when Edwards uses the phrases “loathsome insect” and “worthy of nothing else”. L: These words emphasize the lowliness of humans and the torments of hell. Con: Edwards chooses his words carefully to make his message more powerful.
MEL-Con Step-by-Step Finished Paragraph Jonathan Edwards uses words and phrases to emotionally appeal to his audience. Two emotionally charged examples of this are when Edwards uses the phrases “loathsome insect” and “worthy of nothing else”. These words emphasize the lowliness of humans and the torments of hell. Edwards chooses his words carefully to make his message more powerful.
