2. With Ms. Winsley Paragraph Writing and Web Mapping

3. Writing a Paragraph is the first step! Why I am teaching you how to write by starting out with teaching you how to write a paragraph? Because regardless of the WHAT or the WHY you are writing, it all starts with a paragraph! I am going to take you from writing a 5-sentence Paragraph to an 8-Sentence Paragraph to a 5 Paragraph essay, to a 2 page research paper to a 5 page research paper. Look at the next slide, you’ll see all the different ways You’ll use the skills from this class in the REAL WORLD!

4. TaskCurrent/School UsesReal World Uses Analytical Essay  Analytical essays  Close reading of a text  Developing a position and defending it with evidence  Developing a position and defending it with evidence Persuasive Business Letter  Persuading others to agree with you (mom and dad, siblings, friends, etc)  Persuasive essays  Business letters (scholarships, college, etc)  Developing a position and defending it with evidence  Business letters  Persuading others to agree with you (colleagues, bosses, volunteers, etc…) Pattern Analysis (synthesis of sources)  DBQs  Research papers  Lab reports (report data, draw conclusions)  Any kind of business document involving drawing conclusions based on data  Listening to multiple points of view and identifying common ground Memoir  College essays  Did I mention college essays? Explication  Close reading of any text  Developing a position and defending it with evidence  AP Lit exam  Any kind of endeavor which requires close attention to detail (reading reports, spreadsheets, etc)  Developing a position and defending it with evidence Movie Review  Watching film for leisure  Book reports, book talks  Book reviews  Developing a position and defending it with evidence  Any project which requires you to express an educated opinion about a visual text (infomercial, website, etc)  Developing a position and defending it with evidence

5. The top line refers to the opening sentence. This is your Main Idea Sentence. It should be made clear at the beginning of your paragraph, and it should be restated in some form in your concluding sentence. The green lines on the right refer to your Supporting Detail Sentences, and the final pink line at the bottom refers to your concluding sentence. See below:

7. Let’s write a paragraph on snacks. The opening sentence should express the main idea, and for our supporting detail sentences we can write about our three favourite snacks. In our conclusion, we return to our main idea.

8. First, I look for some popcorn to pop. Next, I check to see if we have any apples. Finally, for a dessert snack, I’m pleased if I find some cookies. I like many snacks, but popcorn, apples, and cookies are my favourite ones. When I want some snacks to eat, I always look for at least three. 5 Sentence Paragraph

9. 8 Sentence Paragraph popcorn apples snacks cookies microwave my dad bought chocolate chip snacks In an eight sentence paragraph, we add sub-categories which support and elaborate on the original supporting sentences.

10. When I want some snacks to eat, I always look for at least three. First, I look for some popcorn to pop. If I find popcorn that I can put in the microwave, I have a fast, easy snack. Next, I check to see if we have any apples. When I’m lucky, I find some that my dad bought at the supermarket. Finally, for a dessert snack, I’m pleased if I find some cookies. My favourite ones are chocolate chip. I like many snacks, but popcorn, apples, and cookies are my favourite ones.

11. First Supporting Detail Sentence Second Supporting Detail Sentence Third Supporting Detail Sentence FirstSecondThird OneTwoThree Above allThenLast of all To begin withAlsoLastly FirstlySecondlyThirdly First of allAs well asFinally Starting withIn additionIn conclusion AdditionallyAt last In addition toAs well next Transition Words for Supporting Detail Sentences

12. Write a 5 sentence paragraph on the following topic, using the supporting details provided. Typical Day at School Typical day at school Before first bell Classes After school Typical day at school

13. Write an 8 sentence paragraph on the same topic, including the following sub-categories. Typical day at school Before first bell Classes After school Cafeteria Lunch The Bus

14. Write Your Own 5 Sentence Paragraph

15. Write Your Own 8 Sentence Paragraph