THE STRUCTURE OF WRITING Organization organization Brainstorming Introduction

THE STRUCTURE OF WRITING Organization, organization

Brainstorming

Introduction: 1 st Sentence Attention getter Famous quote, moral, or a life statement Example: � Life is full of ups and downs � (Life statement) � If at first you don’t succeed, try…try again � (Moral) � “Education is our passport for the future” � (Quote) � Your turn: �

Introduction: 3 rd sentence The purpose of your story The main idea Examples: �I will never forget… � My life changed… � The best part about 7 th grade is… Persuasive Essays � 3 rd sentence: what you will prove � Purple is the best color. � Harry Potter is my favorite book series. � Your turn: �

Introduction: 2 nd Sentence Tie together 1 st and 3 rd sentences. Example: � If at first you don’t succeed, try…try again. � I will never forget the day I finally learned how to ski. I broke my leg the first time I skied, but the second time I went I wowed everyone. � Your turn:

Body Paragraphs (3) Examples AND Support Topic: Harry Potter is my favorite book series. Example: Harry is a good role model. Support: Harry stands up for what is right, not matter what the cost. Harry is a good friend. Harry treats people with respect. Support shows why your example is true.

Body Paragraphs What could we say for another body paragraph? Example: Support 1: Support 2: Support 3:

Conclusion Wrap up the story (the ending) Give two sentences. Harry Potter is a very good role model and ____. All students should read Harry Potter. What did you learn? What changed your life? Harry Potter showed me that I can learn from my mistakes and that is why it is my favorite book series.

Your turn! Now, it is your turn to write an introduction paragraph. Your topic: What is your favorite thing to do? What will your purpose/thesis be?