GREEN:Writing a Topic Sentence The place to state why you are writing this paragraph. |
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The topic sentence is an occasion / position statement.
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Example of a Topic Sentence: Unless you are willing to take risks, you may not reach your goals. After I tried out for band, I learned that there were several things that I had to do for a good performance. |
YELLOW: Writing a Reason / Detail Sentence The place to give the reader a main reason, detail or fact that relates to and supports the topic sentence. |
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Example of a Reason / Detail Sentence in YELLOW: |
RED: Writing the Explain / Example Sentence The place to give an example or explain about the statement made in the reason/detail/fact sentence. |
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Example of an Explain / Example Sentences in Red: |
GREEN (again): Writing the Conclusion / Concluding Sentence The place to restate and remind the reader about what the paragraph or composition was about. |
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Go back and read your topic sentence. Identify the key words and ideas that you have written in the sentence. Use synonyms (words that mean the same thing) to restate you topic sentence. | |||||||
This is your last chance to convince your readers about your point of view. |
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Example of a Conclusion / Concluding Sentences in Neon Green: |
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Things to think about:
You want to avoid: |