1. And other questions answered
Why Do We Need Quotes?
And other questions answered

2. It’s like fighting crime…
What do they need in order to solve the crime?

3. What does evidence lead to?

4. With enough evidence we can prove that someone committed a crime.
Or in our case…that your idea is legitimate.
proof

5. So…what does this have to do with your papers?
Crime Scenes Need…
Your Paper Needs…
Evidence!
DNA
Fingerprints
Particulates (small particles)
Personal belongings
Evidence!
Quotes from the text
Quotes from other sources
Quotes

6. These quotes can be found in Chapter 9.
If I say…
No one came to Gatsby’s funeral
Can you find me a quote that would prove that?
Tom told Wilson who owned the yellow car
Can you find me a quote that would prove this?
These quotes can be found in Chapter 9.

7. Proof isn’t enough

8. Crime scene investigators also need to explain the proof

9. So…what does this have to do with your papers?
Investigators Need…
Your Papers Need…
Medical Examiners to explain autopsies
Psychologists to explain states of mind
Scientists to explain the many tests and how chemicals react
Doctors to explain injuries………
Explanations of the quotes used
Reason(s) for your choice of quote
Discussion of the importance of your quote

10. Your turn YOU MAY NOT SAY ‘I’ WHEN EXPLAINING WHY.
Grab a book or a copy of Chapter 7
Take out a sheet of paper
Find one quote that proves Tom and Gatsby are fighting with each other. Be sure to explain why you chose this quote.
YOU MAY NOT SAY ‘I’ WHEN EXPLAINING WHY.
Say instead:
This quote shows…
As is evident in this quote…
Because Tom says this it is obvious that…

11. How to write one and why you write them
paragraphs
How to write one and why you write them

12. Wanna go on a treasure hunt?
What do you need to go on a treasure hunt?

13. A map
Paragraphs in your paper are your map to the treasure. The treasure is your thesis.

14. A map for your paragraph
A paragraph should only be written if it has a purpose
Paragraphs are mini papers
Each paragraph needs a topic sentence
This topic sentence gives the paragraph its purpose
(Why write a pointless paragraph?)
Each paragraph needs supporting sentences
All sentences in your paragraph should help support your topic sentence
In a paper your topic sentence and supporting sentences should also point back to the thesis
Conclusion or transition sentence
Conclusion sentences are there to make sure your reader understands
Transition sentences transition to the next point you are about to make

15. Let’s look at a paragraph
My passion for music probably started just after I was born. My mother sang to me as a little girl and I always remember her singing in church. It is her enthusiasm that encouraged me to sing along with her. I had found out at an early age that music evokes a special feeling that moves the soul. It was that special something that helped me realize that music is really a second voice; and so I sing with my whole heart, believing every word I sing. It is through this second voice that I like to express myself, and through the years, I have developed that ability.

16. Tell me why
My passion for music probably started just after I was born. My mother sang to me as a little girl and I always remember her singing in church. It is her enthusiasm that encouraged me to sing along with her. I had found out at an early age that music evokes a special feeling that moves the soul. It was that special something that helped me realize that music is really a second voice; and so I sing with my whole heart, believing every word I sing. It is through this second voice that I like to express myself, and through the years, I have developed that ability.

17. In conclusion
Paragraphs explain why you think the way you think. The quotes in your paragraph are the evidence (or clues) that lead your reader to think the way that you do. The supporting sentences are the explanation of your quotes that make your point stronger. The quotes together with your explanation are what you need to make a good case – just like the crime scene investigators.
The jury (your reader), however, needs a map to get through all of the evidence and clues. They need you to help them make connections. If you don’t help them through your evidence they will never find the treasure or reach the verdict you want them to.

18. THIS WILL PROVE TO BE VERY USEFUL FOR YOUR TEST TOMORROW!!!!
Guess what?!
Your favorite part!
Write a paragraph for me!
Any topic (You could write a paragraph about how much you hate writing paragraphs.)
It needs one topic sentence, at least two supporting sentences, and one conclusion sentence (since you won’t be transitioning).
THIS WILL PROVE TO BE VERY USEFUL FOR YOUR TEST TOMORROW!!!!