1. 3.8 Paragraph Review 1. TS (topic sentence) 2. SS (support sentence)
3. EX (explanation)
4. SS (support sentence)
5. EX (explanation)
6. SS (support sentence)
7. EX (explanation)
8. CS (concluding sentence)

2. Example 3.8 Paragraph
1. TS: Students can improve grades with a few easy steps. 2. SS: Taking notes during class is the first step. 3. EX: Writing down important information helps students listen more closely and provides good material for review. 4. SS: Another way to improve grades is to participate in class. 5. EX: Sharing ideas and answers during class discussion not only helps a student to stay alert during class, but leads to better understanding of material presented. 6. SS: Perhaps the most important step is to attend class regularly. 7. EX: Missing class often causes often causes students to miss key information or explanations that prevent them from knowing how to complete assignments. 8. CS: Using good study skills pays off in improved grades and in better understanding.

3. 3.8 Paragraph: Personal Introduction
TS: Introduce yourself in your topic sentence.
SS: Describe one important quality about yourself.
EX: Explain why that characteristic about you is important to you and important for your teacher to know.
SS: Describe a second important quality about yourself.
SS: Describe a third important quality about yourself.
CS: Conclude your paragraph with a summary sentence (or two) about how these qualities will effect your expectation in English this year.