Color-coding Paragraphs (To create the best paragraphs possible!)

Color-coding sentences within paragraphs enables us to check and make sure that we have everything required for a great paragraph. We use color-coding as a tool during the revising stage of writing, but when we are first learning we can color-code as we write our first draft.

GREEN – for topic sentence and concluding sentence The Colors We Use… GREEN – for topic sentence and concluding sentence BLUE- for transition words and phrases YELLOW- for ideas, reasons, or facts PINK- for explanation of ideas, reasons, facts

This is a paragraph… George Washington is my hero because he has shown bravery, courage, and determination. First, he has shown his bravery when he chose to accept the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. He led a ragtag army against the Hessians at the Battle of Monmouth. This army had few provisions and was mostly barefooted. Then, he showed courage when he accepted the presidency of the newly formed United States. He did not want to be seen as a king so he refused that title. He also had the responsibility to set up the new government. Finally, George Washington displayed determination. During the war, he would not give up on his soldiers, and acquired French soldiers to train them. He also kept asking the Congress for more supplies. In conclusion, I believe that George Washington is a hero due to his bravery, courage and determination displayed during the birth of our nation.

How to Color-code a Paragraph The first sentence is the topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about; it is colored GREEN.

How to Color-code a Paragraph The first sentence is the topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about; it is colored GREEN. Now comes the transitional word or phrase in BLUE,

How to Color-code a Paragraph The first sentence is the topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about; it is colored GREEN. Now comes the transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the first idea, reason or fact you are presenting in YELLOW.

How to Color-code a Paragraph The first sentence is the topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about; it is colored GREEN. Now comes the transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the first idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. Details and explanations of this first idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences.

How to Color-code a Paragraph The first sentence is the topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about; it is colored GREEN. Now comes the transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the first idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. Details and explanations of this first idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences. Now comes the second transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the second idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. More details and explanations of this second idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences.

How to Color-code a Paragraph The first sentence is the topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about; it is colored GREEN. Now comes the transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the first idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. More details and explanations of this first idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences. Now comes the second transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the second idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. More details and explanations of this second idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences. Now comes the third transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the third idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. More details and explanations of this third idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences.

How to Color-code a Paragraph The first sentence is the topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about; it is colored GREEN. Now comes the transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the first idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. Details and explanations of this first idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences. Now comes the second transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the second idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. More details and explanations of this second idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences. Now comes the third transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the third idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. More details and explanations of this third idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences. Finally, our concluding sentence wraps up, or restates our topic differently than the topic sentence above, and is colored GREEN.

How to Color-code a Paragraph The first sentence is the topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about; it is colored GREEN. Now comes the transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the first idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. Details and explanations of this first idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences. Now comes the second transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the second idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. More details and explanations of this second idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences. Now comes the third transitional word or phrase in BLUE, followed by the third idea, reason, or fact you are presenting in YELLOW. More details and explanations of this third idea come next, in PINK. There should be at least two sentences. Finally, our concluding sentence wraps up, or restates our topic differently than the topic sentence above, and is colored GREEN. Our paragraph is now complete and awesome! Now let’s color-code our paragraph.

This is a paragraph… George Washington is my hero because he has shown bravery, courage, and determination. First, he has shown his bravery when he chose to accept the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. He led a ragtag army against the Hessians at the Battle of Monmouth. This army had few provisions and was mostly barefooted. Then, he showed courage when he accepted the presidency of the newly formed United States. He did not want to be seen as a king so he refused that title. He also had the responsibility to set up the new government. Finally, George Washington displayed determination. During the war, he would not give up on his soldiers, and acquired French soldiers to train them. He also kept asking the Congress for more supplies. In conclusion, I believe that George Washington is a hero due to his bravery, courage and determination displayed during the birth of our nation.