STRUCTURED WRITING A review quiz

What is the purpose of a topic sentence (TS)? What does CD stand for? Define CD: what is it? What does CM stand for? Define CM: how is it different than CD? What is a chunk? What are two common types of chunks?

8. What does CS stand for? What is the purpose of a CS? What does it mean to “weave” CD and CM? Explain what an “authentic” transition is and why they are important. Explain what a “lead-in” is and why it is important. Explain what it means to “embed” a quotation. Explain the purpose of a thesis statement and how it is similar and different than a TS.

ASSIGNMENT Write a one chunk paragraph. 1 + 2 ratio TS required CS required Topic: one of your biggest strengths as a student Typed: 12 point font, Times New Roman, double spaced. The best you are capable of

What is the purpose of a topic sentence (TS)? TS defines the main idea of a paragraph What does CD stand for? Concrete detail Define CD: what is it? Facts, examples, evidence, etc What does CM stand for? Commentary Define CM: how is it different than CD? Opinion/interpretation/insight instead of fact What is a chunk? A combination of CD and its related CM What are two common types of chunks? 1+2, 2+1

What does CS stand for? Concluding sentence What is the purpose of a CS? To give closure to a BP What does it mean to “weave” CD and CM? CD and CM are found in the same sentence Explain what an “authentic” transition is and why they are important. Words/phrases that show relationships between idea Explain what a “lead-in” is and why it is important. Introductory material for a quote that provides context Explain what it means to “embed” a quotation. To write it with a lead-in; it is not “naked” Explain the purpose of a thesis statement and how it is similar and different than a TS. Thesis defines main idea of an essay; TS defines main idea of a BP