WRITING A WELLDEVELOPED Paragraph Right Side of Notebook

WRITING A WELL-DEVELOPED Paragraph Right Side of Notebook

ELEMENTS OF A PARAGRAPH • Topic sentence (claim)-introduces the main idea of the paragraph • Evidence (at least three)-the facts that thoroughly discuss the topic of the paragraph • Analysis-author’s comments pointing out connections, relationships, similarities, differences—extending the evidence • Closing statement-pulls paragraph together, sums up

Example Paragraph The Greeks contributed to the development of democracy. The idea of allowing citizens to vote was an important step away from all the power resting in the hands of a monarch. They also used a jury to make decisions in trials rather than a single individual having all the power to make judgments on legal matters. In addition, they made a legislature, or lawmaking body, which debated laws before deciding to approve or reject them. Important elements of democracy existed during the time of the Greeks.

Process It! Left Side – DOUBLE POINTS 10 points • Write a well-developed paragraph on one of the topics (NOT Greece!) with at least two different pieces of evidence and analysis from the Roots of Democracy Worksheet and Timeline. • You may use my topic sentence and my closing statement but make sure you have • at least TWO pieces of evidence and analysis.

Sample Paragraph Topic Sentence: The ___ contributed to the development of democracy. First piece of evidence & analysis: (1 -2 sentences) Second piece of evidence & analysis: (1 -2 sentences) (optional) Third piece of evidence & analysis: (1 -2 sentences) Closing Statement: Important elements of democracy existed during the time of the _______.