Use the acronym (C.R.E.W.) to remind students to construct paragraphs in all of their writing projects. I've also supplied slides for debating counter-claims. The phrases "counterclaim," "refutation," and "rebuttal" appear on these slides. Finally, there are two word problems given below that can be used with either the claim or counter-claim version of this activity.
Facts and statistics, examples and illustrations, process, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, categorization and analysis, definition, and analogy are among the strategies used. The writer selects an approach that he or she believes would best clarify and support the paragraph's core idea.
As you can see, paragraph structure is a miniature version of larger literary patterns, including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphs, like arguments, have An introduction statement is a phrase that introduces the topic to the reader. There is a body—a part in which the statement is developed and supported. A conclusion states or summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.
In general, the introduction should give the reader a sense of what will follow in the paragraph and why it is important. The body should provide evidence for and development of the argument while the conclusion restates the main point or idea contained in the paragraph.
Organization of the TBEAR Paragraph When writing a paragraph, you should divide it into the following sections: Background: gives the reader the knowledge they need to grasp the evidence. Resolution: wraps up the paragraph by restating the main line in other language and delivering a closing comment. Example: "According to recent studies, people who eat foods high in calcium tend to lose more weight." Conclusion: provides a summary of the information presented in the paragraph.
Thorny paragraphs are those that have many ideas crammed into small spaces. To make thorny paragraphs easier to read, express each idea within the text using a single sentence. This will help the reader understand the main point of the paragraph while still allowing for additional thoughts to be mentioned if necessary. A great example of a thorny paragraph is one that discusses multiple studies on the same topic since they all provide different views on the subject. It is acceptable to use several sentences to explain your ideas when writing a thorny paragraph because readers expect authors to be thorough and not every paragraph needs to be simple!
A tricky paragraph might have some ideas that don't fit into any of these categories or maybe none at all. If this describes your paragraph, just be sure to cover everything needed for a clear understanding of what you want to convey.
Each paragraph should have numerous supporting and expanding information, and it should conclude with a phrase that summarizes, reflects, or makes a personal comment about the issue. These types of paragraphs are called extended paragraphs.
Extended paragraphs are longer than short paragraphs and usually contain more detail than brief comments or explanations. They are useful for writing essays, reports, and books because they give your readers additional information about the topic at hand. Extended paragraphs should not be omitted from your work because this will make your audience feel disconnected from what you're writing!
Generally speaking, any sentence that does not relate directly to the topic at hand or that provides additional information can be considered an extended one. For example: "I like ice cream. Sandwiches also eat very good," is a short sentence that explains why the student likes lunch. On the other hand, "Ice cream is delicious. Sandwiches have meat and cheese on them which are both tasty." is an extended sentence that explains why the student likes lunch. This distinction is important because it tells us how much detail we need in our writing.
In general, there is no right or wrong number of sentences in an essay, but too few will make your reader confused while too many will only waste time.
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