Paragraph Structure and Writing Topic Sentence Topic sentences

Topic Sentence Topic sentences are important! They: Create structure for the rest of the

The Rest! Expand on what your topic sentence states. Use evidence to support any

Linking Sentences Your paragraph should finish with linking sentences. There can be more than

Paragraph Structure: Including a Topic Sentence: What do you want to say in the

Highlighting student examples: You need to look for: Does it engage the intended audience?

Initial responses The handout you were given on Monday contains all of your initial

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Paragraph Structure and Writing

Topic Sentence Topic sentences are important! They: Create structure for the rest of the paragraph Establish the content of the paragraph They should state immediately what you will argue in the rest of your paragraph ‘Chloe was unhappy with her life in this new town, this is shown through the use of body language, with having a slouched posture and a bad attitude’.

The Rest! Expand on what your topic sentence states. Use evidence to support any claims you make Why did you choose to say what you said in your topic sentence? Why should the reader/audience agree with you? Chloe’s unhappiness is shown several times throughout the play. Her asides are an example of this where she speaks directly to the audience about the cheerleaders taunting her because of her disability, ‘spi-spina bifida’.

Linking Sentences Your paragraph should finish with linking sentences. There can be more than one sentence, but they must all be located at the end of the paragraph. These sentences should: Link the whole paragraph back to the question Address what you plan on referring to in your next paragraph The target audience of years 9 -12 students can easily relate to the character of Chloe through the use of her body language and bad attitude. This concept can be explored further through John Halpin’s use of costume and set design.

Paragraph Structure: Including a Topic Sentence: What do you want to say in the rest of your paragraph? The Rest: Expand on your topic sentence: what do you want the audience to know Evidence to support your claims Linking sentence: You must link your paragraph back to the question, and address the content of the next paragraph

Highlighting student examples: You need to look for: Does it engage the intended audience? Does it have worthwhile messages? What techniques have they used? Do they have topic and linking sentences?

Initial responses The handout you were given on Monday contains all of your initial responses to the film. This sheet can give you ideas for content in your essay. You should expand on anything you use for this sheet. For example, if you say Chloe wore boots, you must extend this idea – what kind of boots, why was she wearing them, what did they represent. Remember: it is only initial responses, if you look back and decide that in fact, her hair was actually yellow, that's fine. This is just to give you some ideas.