What is a Paragraph A group of related
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What is a Paragraph? �A group of related sentences �Prove/show a point (main idea) �Topic sentence �As long as you prove your topic sentence �Can the reader S. E. E. your paragraph?
Topic Sentence �Main idea of the paragraph �Placed beginning/middle/end of paragraph � 4 qualities (SOLO) �Specific �One idea �Limited �Opinion
What Makes a Good Topic Sentence? �Playing basketball is both fun and dangerous. �Anthony enjoys watching many kinds of movies. �Listening to music relaxes me. �Sacramento is the state capital of California.
More Topic Sentences � Subject � Poor Topic highway design fierce winter weather is a major reason for auto accidents � The � Being laid off is particularly harder on the poor and elderly. is bad
Topic Sentences �Write a topic sentence for one of the following subjects: � 1. Watching television � 2. Owning a car � 3. The fear of crime �Now post it online.
Paragraph outlining: SEE Method �To outline a paragraph is to organize your thoughts about your main point (topic sentence) �Reader needs to S. E. E. it! I. Topic sentence (main idea) --Statement ◦ A. Sub main idea (supports main idea)-Example � 1. detail } explanation � 2. detail} explanation
Creating an outline �Theater audiences in horror movies can be divided into three groups (Statement) ◦ The first group is the gigglers (Example) ◦ Laugh out of fear} (Explanation) ◦ Laugh out of nervousness}
Written Assignment 1. Write the paragraph from outline—turn it in as homework 2. Create outline (see handout)