writing a structured paragraph

topic sentence : the first sentence in your paragraph

topic sentence Purpose: tells reader topic of upcoming paragraph. Requirements: states paragraph topic and thesis

topic sentence Purpose: tells reader topic of upcoming paragraph. Requirements: states paragraph topic and thesis Example There are many ways in which mythological characters experience betrayal.

transitional phrases transitional phrases move one’s reader smoothly from supporting details to supporting details. They occur at the beginning of each example

transitional phrases transitional phrases move one’s reader smoothly from supporting details to supporting details. Firstly, secondly, First of all, For example, Additionally, In addition, Furthermore, Finally,

summary sentence Purpose: Summarizes ideas in the paragraph Requirements: Restates thesis and paragraph topics

structured paragraph  Topic sentence: Introduces support point and connects back to thesis  Transition (Firstly, for example, first of all) + Supporting Myth #1—Brief explanation  Transition (Secondly, additionally, furthermore) + Supporting Myth #2—Brief explanation  Transition (Finally, lastly) + Supporting Myth #3— Brief explanation  Summary sentence: Restates ideas in the topic sentence.