Tripledecker Paragraphs How to Write a Tasty Juicy

Get Ready to Color Your World! • Materials: When we analyze writing, we will

Step 1: Claim (C) n A claim (C) is the top bun of a

Example Claim (C) In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the third

Step Two: Evidence EVIDENCE = Examples from the text, the meat patty of the

Example Evidence (E) In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the third

Step 3: Commentary (CM) n. Commentary = Explanation - your conclusions, analysis, interpretation, or

Example Commentary (2 CMs) In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the

Step 4: Closing Sentence (CS) n A closing sentence (CS) is the bottom bun

Example Closing Sentence (CS) In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the

Complete (if short) Paragraph In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the

Step 6: A Whole Paragraph In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ”

Continued… laying bricks is time-consuming, he knows it is the better choice. This oldest

Notice the color pattern: In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the

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Triple-decker Paragraphs How to Write a Tasty, Juicy Paragraph A modified Jane Schaeffer paragraph Powerpoint created by Hollie Gustke and modified by Trina Mangione

Get Ready to Color Your World! • Materials: When we analyze writing, we will use 3 colors of highlighters. –First color (yellow) is for Claims and Closing Sentences. –Second color (pink) is for Evidence. –Third color (blue/green) is for Commentary.

Step 1: Claim (C) n A claim (C) is the top bun of a hamburger. • C = TOPIC sentence of the paragraph. (the first sentence) It is the main idea that you will prove throughout your

Example Claim (C) In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the third pig has traits which help him succeed. .

Step Two: Evidence EVIDENCE = Examples from the text, the meat patty of the hamburger. EVIDENCE proves or supports your CLAIM

Example Evidence (E) In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the third pig has traits which help him succeed. For example, he is wise and builds his house out of sturdy brick.

Step 3: Commentary (CM) n. Commentary = Explanation - your conclusions, analysis, interpretation, or insight into the text. • CM=are the “extras” on the hamburger— the tomato, cheese, lettuce, mayo—they make it delicious!

Example Commentary (2 CMs) In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the third pig has traits which help him succeed. For example, he is wise and builds his house out of sturdy brick. The wolf is unable to blow down the brick house (1). This shows that the third pig is smarter than his brothers, who were both eaten by the wolf

Step 4: Closing Sentence (CS) n A closing sentence (CS) is the bottom bun of the hamburger. • A CS brings a close to the claim by wrapping up the paragraph.

Example Closing Sentence (CS) In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the third pig has traits which help him succeed. For example, he is wise and builds his house out of sturdy brick. The wolf is unable to blow down the brick house (1). This shows that the third pig is smarter than his brothers, who were both eaten by the wolf (2). In conclusion, the third pig outsmarts not only his brothers but the “big, bad” wolf as well.

Complete (if short) Paragraph In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the third pig has traits which help him succeed. For example, he is wise and builds his house out of sturdy brick. The wolf is unable to blow down the brick house (1). This shows that the third pig is smarter than his brothers, who were both eaten by the wolf (2). In conclusion, the third pig outsmarts not only his brothers but the “big, bad” wolf as well.

Step 6: A Whole Paragraph In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the third pig has the traits that help him succeed. For example, he is wise and builds his house out of sturdy brick. The wolf is unable to blow down the brick house. This shows that the third pig is smarter than his brothers, who were both eaten by the wolf. Additionally, he is a hard worker. Although it is much easier to build a house out of straw, he chooses the sturdy material. Even though

Continued… laying bricks is time-consuming, he knows it is the better choice. This oldest pig also learns his lessons. He remembers his mother taught him that predators seek out little pigs. Knowing a wolf-attack is likely, he plans out his home construction to prevent tragedy. In conclusion, the third pig’s nature enables him to outsmart not only his brothers, but the “big, bad” wolf as well.

Notice the color pattern: In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the third pig has the traits that help him succeed. For example, he is wise and builds his house out of sturdy brick. The wolf is unable to blow down the brick house. This shows that the third pig is smarter than his brothers, who were both eaten by the wolf. Additionally, he is a hard worker. Although it is much easier to build a house out of straw, he chooses the material that will hold up. Even though laying bricks is time-consuming, he knows it is the better choice. This oldest pig also learns his lessons. He remembers his mother taught him that predators seek out little pigs. Knowing a wolfattack is likely, he plans out his home construction to prevent tragedy. In conclusion, the third pig’s nature enables him to outsmart not only his brothers, but the “big, bad” wolf as well.