1. Power Writing and Beyond

2. 5-Paragraph Essay Format
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 2
Body Paragraph 3
Conclusion

3. Power Writing Format
We will assign each sentence a power – that power will be a given number.

4. The First Power Uses a number word
Introduces what the paragraph or paper will be about.
There will only be one “NEW” first power sentence in any paper.

5. Writing the 1st Power Sentence
You use words from the prompt and a number word to write the 1st power sentence.
We will now practice writing 1st power sentences with variety of prompts.

6. Example Prompt:
Think about a time when you were proud of yourself. Describe that time and tell why you were proud of yourself.

7. First Power Sentence
I was most proud of myself on the day that I saved my sister for three important reasons.

8. Example Prompt:
Pretend that for one day you are a tiny raindrop in a storm. For that day you get to go where raindrops go. Write a story about your adventures as a raindrop in a storm.

9. First Power Sentence
Two fun things happened to me on my adventure as a raindrop in a storm.

10. Example Prompt:
If you could change anything about your school, what would you change and why would you change it?

11. 1st Power Sentence
If I could change anything about my school, I would change the lunch menu for three reasons.

12. Example Prompt
Choose a favorite toy that you had as a child. Tell why it was your favorite.
1st Power Sentence:

13. Example Prompt:
Suppose that you woke up one morning as a grown-up. Write a story about your adventures on the day you woke up as a grown-up.
1st power sentence:

14. The Second Power
Always tells more about the first power sentence
There may be several second power sentences in any paper.

15. Dogs are the best pets for three reasons
Dogs are the best pets for three reasons. Their loyalty has been the basis of many stories about dogs. In addition, their playfulness has delighted children and adults alike through the years. Finally, their protective instincts have often given their owners comfort.

16. The 1-2-2-2 Pattern Loyalty Playfulness Protective
Dogs are the best pet
Loyalty
Playfulness
Protective

17. Chewing sugarless gum can be good for you for three reasons
Chewing sugarless gum can be good for you for three reasons. First, chewing it after a meal can help clean the teeth. It can also help avoid the dreaded “dragon breath.” In addition, it exercises jaw muscles.

18. The 1-2-2-2 Pattern Chewing gum can be good Clean the teeth
Avoid “dragon breath”
Exercises muscles

19. The first time I chewed Superblow bubble gum two funny things happened
The first time I chewed Superblow bubble gum two funny things happened. When I blew my first bubble it started lifting me off my feet into the air. Later that day when I finally popped it, the bubble gum went all over me, my friends, and my dog Max.

20. The 1-2-2 Pattern First time chewing gum Lifted me off my feet
Bubble gum went
all over me

21. You try Format
A few things happened to me when I learned I had just won a million dollars.

22. Format
That person over there looks strange for three reasons.

23. The Third Power
The third power sentence always tells more about the second power sentence that is immediately above it.

24. When I opened my eyes and saw the hairy monster in my bedroom, I grabbed my monster detector to see what this monster was rated on the danger level scale. It said he was very dangerous so I knew that I was going to have to do some quick thinking. *What pattern is exhibited by this paragraph?

25. The 1-2-3 Pattern See hairy monster Grabbed monster detector
It said he was very dangerous

26. Going to the amusement park offers many attractions for the visitor
Going to the amusement park offers many attractions for the visitor. All kinds of rides promise thrills to every age. From the giant stand-up roller coaster to the old-fashioned carousel, there is sure to be something for everyone.

27. The 1-2-3 Pattern Amusement park attractions Rides
Roller coaster carousel

28. All animals have at least three things in common
All animals have at least three things in common. First, they are able to move at some time in their lives. Some move freely, while others like the barnacle, move very little.

29. All animals have in common
The Pattern
All animals have in common
move
Freely &
Very little

30. You try the Format
A few things happened to me when I learned I had just won a million dollars. 1 2 3

31. You try Format
That person over there Looks strange for three reasons. 1 2 3

32. The Fourth Power
Always tells more about the third power sentence that is immediately before it.
Good papers have MANY fourth power sentences!

33. Body Paragraph
The first characteristic, movement, is common to all animals at some phase in their lives. For example, the infant turtle comes out of the egg able to move about, find its own food, and care for itself. It will continue to do this for the remainder of its life. However, other animals, such as the barnacle, move only until they find a host. Then they attach themselves and remain there until removed.

34. 2-3-4-3-4 Pattern movement Turtle able to move from birth
Barnacle moves to find host
Attach and remain until removed
Moves for remainder of life