1. Week 3 Unity Transitions Logical Ordering
Introductory Paragraphs(overview) + Thesis Statements
Assessment
Next week (Introductory Paragraph writing)

2. Paragraph Unity Topic Sentence
Major Point that relates to Topic Sentence
Evidence that relates to Major Point
Major Point that relates to Topic Sentence
Transition / connector
Evidence that relates to Major Point
Major Point that relates to Topic Sentence
Evidence that relates to Major Point
Conclusion

3. Unity in 5 Paragraph Essays
First Paragraph
Hook
Topic Sentence
3 Points
Thesis statement
1# Body Paragraph
1.Topic Sentence – 1st Point
2.First main point + support sentences
3.Second main point + support sentences
4.Third main point + support sentences
5. Concluding sentence
Transitional?
2# Body Paragraph
1.Topic Sentence – 1st Point
2.First main point + support sentences
3.Second main point + support sentences
4.Third main point + support sentences
5. Concluding sentence
Transitional?
3# Body Paragraph
1.Topic Sentence – 1st Point
2.First main point + support sentences
3.Second main point + support sentences
4.Third main point + support sentences
5. Concluding sentence
Conclusion
-restatement, suggestion, opinion or prediction

4. Transitions - one clause and another clause
Transitions are words that help make your writing more coherent. Link logical relationship between one idea and another idea. They create connections between:
- one clause and another clause
- one sentence and another sentence
- one group of sentences and the next group of sentences

5. Transitions
A badly selected transition may confuse, rather than help, readers.
CONFUSING: Nobody inquired about the money found outside. Moreover, it was given to charity.
(The word “moreover” indicates that one action happened in addition to the other.)
HELPFUL: Nobody inquired about the money found outside, so it was given to charity.
(The word “so” indicates that one action happened as a result of the other.)

6. Transitions Look at the two groups of sentences below.
Which sentences read more smoothly?
My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. He has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year.
My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. In fact, he has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year.

7. Example
;however,
Marcos loves to go swimming in the ocean.
his parents won’t allow him to do that.
The transition, however, tells the reader that the logical relationship between the two ideas is contrast.

8. Joining Two Independent Clauses
One way of joining two independent clauses is with a semicolon, a transition, and a comma.
; furthermore,
Marcos is a great swimmer
he’s very good at scuba diving.
Marcos is a great swimmer ;furthermore, he’s very good at scuba diving.

9. Connecting Two Sentences
You can use a transition and comma to tell the reader the logical relationship between two sentences.
In fact,
he plays three sports at school.
Marcos is very athletic.
Marcos is very athletic. In fact, he plays three sports at school.

10. in other words point in fact specifically
For continuing a common line of reasoning:
consequently clearly, then furthermore additionally and in addition moreover because besides that in the same way following this further also pursuing this further in the light of the... it is easy to see that
To change the line of reasoning (contrast):
however on the other hand but yet nevertheless on the contrary
For opening a paragraph initially or for general use:
admittedly assuredly certainly granted no doubt nobody denies obviously of course to be sure true undoubtedly unquestionably generally speaking in general at this level in this situation
For the final points of a paragraph or essay
(before concluding sentence):
finally lastly
Transitional chains, to use in separating sections of a paragraph which is arranged chronologically:
first... second... third... generally... furthermore... finally in the first place... also... lastly in the first place... pursuing this further... finally to be sure... additionally... lastly in the first place... just in the same way... finally basically... similarly... as well
To signal conclusion:
therefore this hence in final analysis in conclusion in final consideration indeed
To restate a point within a paragraph in another way or in a more exacting way:
in other words point in fact specifically
Sequence or time
after afterwards as soon as at first at last before before long finally first... second... third in the first place in the meantime later meanwhile next soon then

11. Example- Longer Piece of Writing
Transition connects ideas in paragraph 2 to ideas in paragraph 1.
Essay
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Transition connects ideas in paragraph 3 to ideas in paragraph 2.
Body Paragraph 2: In addition,
Body Paragraph 3: Furthermore,
Conclusion:
More on this in later lectures!!!

12. Division of Ideas
This kind of logical order is the most common method of organizing your written thoughts in English essays. When you use this method you group related ideas together and discuss each group, one after the other.
In everyday life, things are divided into groups. Supermarkets separate groceries into different groups: produce, is in one section and milk products are in another section for example. Therefore remember to group your ideas into common groups and this will help your writing coherence and unity.
Ie. Cause-effect, comparative, contrast, chronological etc

13. Introductory Paragraphs (overview)
There are many ways to write an effective introduction, but all of them should have a topic sentence, a discussion or lead into the thesis and then the thesis idea. The hook is optional but a good idea.
Hook
(topic sentence)
Connecting information
Thesis Statement

14. Today we are going to focus on your Thesis statement .
Tips for Writing Your Thesis Statement
Determine what kind of paper you are writing:
1. An analytical paper breaks down an issue or an idea into its component parts, evaluates the issue or idea, and presents this breakdown and evaluation to the audience.
2. An expository (explanatory) paper explains something to the audience.
3. An argumentative / persuasive paper makes a claim about a topic and justifies this claim with specific evidence. The claim could be an opinion, a policy proposal, an evaluation, a cause-and-effect statement, or an interpretation. The goal of the argumentative paper is to convince the audience that the claim is true based on the evidence provided.
Example of an argumentative / persuasive thesis statement:
High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness.
The paper that follows should:
Present an argument and give evidence to support the claim that students should pursue community projects before entering college

15. General statement introduction (simplified)
Today smoking is an issue which is on everybody’s mind. The whole country is divided on this issue. Some people believe that smoking should be banned everywhere while others are not so harsh. However, I believe that tobacco should be outlawed because smoking endangers everyone’s health, pollutes the environment, and drains us of valuable energy.( 57)
Topic introduced
Lead in to thesis
Notice that the introduction has three parts. First, you introduce the topic. Then in one or two sentences you lead in to your position and reasons which is the third part, the thesis sentence. Also note that the thesis is stated in one sentence, both position and reasons.
Thesis sentence

19. Thesis Statements
What is a Thesis Statement? Although every well-written essay has an introduction, a thesis statement not only introduces your topic but also alerts the reader to your conclusion.
1. A strong thesis statement takes some sort of stand.
2. A strong thesis statement justifies discussion.
3. A strong thesis statement expresses one main idea.
4. A strong thesis statement is specific.
An assertion that defines the point (or argument) of your essay. A thesis statement is your answer to the question your essay explores.
Your thesis is more than a general statement about your main idea. It needs to establish a clear position you will support with balanced proofs (logos, pathos, ethos).
A thesis is your main idea/claim/refutation/problem-solution expressed in a single sentence or a combination of sentences.
"A thesis statement is a single sentence that formulates both your topic and your point of view" (Gibaldi 56). However, if your paper is more complex and requires a thesis statement, your thesis may require a combination of sentences.

20. Persuasive/Opinion Essay
A persuasive essay (form of argument essay) has one of two objectives:
To convince your reader to adopt your point of view
To convince your reader to take a specific course of action
A good persuasive essay argues one side of a very narrow topic. Although the persuasive essay only addresses one side of the issue, the topic must be debatable. Simply put, the persuasive essay recognizes that there are two sides to every question, but only presents one side to the reader. Still, it's important for you to understand both sides of the debate in order to promote your viewpoint effectively.