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Step Up to Writing Is Step Up to Writing Is About the Writing About the Writing
ProcessProcessPrewriting and PlanningPrewriting and Planning
Drafting, Revising, and EditingDrafting, Revising, and Editing
Creating a Final Copy, Creating a Final Copy, Proofreading, and SharingProofreading, and Sharing
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The keys to an effective paragraph:The keys to an effective paragraph:
• A titleA title
• A topic sentenceA topic sentence
• TransitionsTransitions
• Good explanations and examplesGood explanations and examples
• A conclusionA conclusion
Informational paragraphs need:Informational paragraphs need:
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Golf is a great sport to play. It’s fun to pound a Golf is a great sport to play. It’s fun to pound a
golf ball around for nine to eighteen holes. golf ball around for nine to eighteen holes.
However, to become good you need lots of However, to become good you need lots of
practice and mental toughness. Practice is easy practice and mental toughness. Practice is easy
to come by, but we need toughness too. to come by, but we need toughness too.
Personally, I need a lot of mental toughness. Personally, I need a lot of mental toughness.
Golf can be really fun if you are playing well, Golf can be really fun if you are playing well,
but if you are playing badly, it can cause but if you are playing badly, it can cause
frustration.frustration.
Smoking’s Health Toll and Price TagSmoking’s Health Toll and Price Tag
Although smoking may seem cool, it is very unhealthy and expensive.
Many people die from smoking related problems such as cancer, heart
disease etc. every year. According to World Book Encyclopedia during
the mid-1980s smoking contributed to 30 percent of all deaths from
cancer and heart disease in the United States of America. Furthermore,
cigarette smoking was associated with 85 percent of all cases of lung
cancer. Secondly, smoking is very expensive. If someone smoked one
pack of cigarettes every day that cost $3.00 for 50 years it would cost
them $54,750.00 which is enough money to buy an expensive and
luxurious car. On the contrary, if someone put $3.00 a day into a bank or
investment institution they would be making hundreds of dollars in only a
few years just because of the interest they are collecting. Clearly
smoking is very unhealthy and expensive too, so don’t start smoking
until you have considered all of the negative effects!
Fifth GradeFifth Grade
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GGangs are just a bunch of people with angs are just a bunch of people with
nothing better to do. Gangs cause problems. nothing better to do. Gangs cause problems.
I would not join a gang. Well, maybe if I was I would not join a gang. Well, maybe if I was
with my friends but probably not. My mom is with my friends but probably not. My mom is
against gangs. The movies are filled with gangs against gangs. The movies are filled with gangs
and there are a lot of songs about gangs. and there are a lot of songs about gangs.
Stay away from gangs they are bad for you.Stay away from gangs they are bad for you.
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The Five Elements of The Five Elements of Informational WritingInformational Writing
Organization is the key.Organization is the key.
Transitions are the glue.Transitions are the glue.
Conclusions tie it all together.Conclusions tie it all together.
Topic sentences and thesis Topic sentences and thesis statements are the heart.statements are the heart.
Examples, evidence, and Examples, evidence, and explanations are the meat.explanations are the meat.
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Organization is the key.Organization is the key.
Great Informational ParagraphsGreat Informational Paragraphs
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TopicTopic
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplain
ExplainExplain
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Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplain
ConclusionConclusion
ExplainExplain
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TopicCats protect themselves in two ways.
Reason/Detail/FactFirst, they are able to get away quickly from their enemies.
ExplainCats are fast runners.
ExplainThey can climb trees, too.
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Reason/Detail/FactNext, cats are good fighters.
ExplainCats’ sharp claws can inflict pain and discourage attackers.
ConclusionFelines can take care of themselves.
ExplainThey can also use their pointed incisors to bite their enemies when necessary.
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Write a topic sentence.
Go!
Give a reason, detail, or fact. Use a transition.
Slow Down!
Explain.Give an example.
Stop!
Remind the reader of your topic.
Go Back!
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Using ColorsUsing Colorsto Teach Organizationto Teach Organization
Topic Sentence:Topic Sentence:• Green means “go.”Green means “go.”
• Green asks the writer to Green asks the writer to decide —decide —“What am I going to prove?”“What am I going to prove?”“What am I going to explain?”“What am I going to explain?”“What information will I “What information will I share?”share?”
Topic Sentence:Topic Sentence:• Green means “go.”Green means “go.”
• Green asks the writer to Green asks the writer to decide —decide —“What am I going to prove?”“What am I going to prove?”“What am I going to explain?”“What am I going to explain?”“What information will I “What information will I share?”share?”
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Using ColorsUsing Colorsto Teach Organizationto Teach Organization
Reasons/Details/Facts:Reasons/Details/Facts:• Yellow means “slow down.”Yellow means “slow down.”
• Introduce key concepts to Introduce key concepts to support the topic sentence.support the topic sentence.
Reasons/Details/Facts:Reasons/Details/Facts:• Yellow means “slow down.”Yellow means “slow down.”
• Introduce key concepts to Introduce key concepts to support the topic sentence.support the topic sentence.
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Using ColorsUsing Colorsto Teach Organizationto Teach Organization
Explain:Explain:• Red means “stop and explain.”Red means “stop and explain.”
• Present evidence.Present evidence.
• Provide explanation and Provide explanation and
examples.examples.
Explain:Explain:• Red means “stop and explain.”Red means “stop and explain.”
• Present evidence.Present evidence.
• Provide explanation and Provide explanation and
examples.examples.
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Using ColorsUsing Colorsto Teach Organizationto Teach Organization
Conclusion:Conclusion:• Green means “go back to your topic.”Green means “go back to your topic.”
• Restate the topic and the position.Restate the topic and the position.
• Do not introduce new information.Do not introduce new information.
• Use synonyms and leave your reader Use synonyms and leave your reader with something to remember.with something to remember.
Conclusion:Conclusion:• Green means “go back to your topic.”Green means “go back to your topic.”
• Restate the topic and the position.Restate the topic and the position.
• Do not introduce new information.Do not introduce new information.
• Use synonyms and leave your reader Use synonyms and leave your reader with something to remember.with something to remember.
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Accordion ParagraphsAccordion Paragraphs
Eight Sentence Paragraph:Eight Sentence Paragraph:
Topic SentenceTopic Sentence
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplain
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplain
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplain
ConclusionConclusion2-8 (2.16)2-8 (2.16)2-8 (2.16)2-8 (2.16)
More Accordion ParagraphsMore Accordion ParagraphsNine Sentence Paragraph:Nine Sentence Paragraph:
Topic SentenceTopic Sentence
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplain
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplain
ExplainExplain
ConclusionConclusion
ExplainExplain
ExplainExplain
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More Accordion ParagraphsMore Accordion Paragraphs
Eleven Sentence Paragraph:Eleven Sentence Paragraph:
Topic SentenceTopic SentenceReason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplainExplainExplain
ConclusionConclusion
ExplainExplain
ExplainExplain
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplain
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Informal
Outline M
ade
Easy
A.Topic1.RDFa.Explainb.Explain
2.RDFa.Explainb.Explain
(Cave Man Talk)(Cave Man Talk)
It’s the Color, Not the FormIt’s the Color, Not the Form
1_____1_____
2 _____2 _____
3_____3_____
1_____1_____
2_____2_____
3_____3_____
2.132.132.132.13
A. Topic A. Topic
Informal OutlineInformal Outline
A. Cats can protect themselvesA. Cats can protect themselves
1.1. R/D/F Can get away from their enemiesR/D/F Can get away from their enemies
a. a. Run fastRun fast
b. b. Climb treesClimb trees
2. R/D/F2. R/D/F Good fightersGood fighters
a.a. Sharp clawsSharp claws
b.b. Sharp incisorsSharp incisors
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Informal Outlines (Cave Man Talk)Informal Outlines (Cave Man Talk)
Topic = Fun ways to spend a million dollarsTopic = Fun ways to spend a million dollars
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Informal OutlinesInformal Outlines
Topic = Fun ways to spend a million dollarsTopic = Fun ways to spend a million dollars
R/D/F ShoppingR/D/F Shopping
R/D/F TravelR/D/F Travel
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Informal OutlinesInformal Outlines
Topic = Fun ways to spend a million dollarsTopic = Fun ways to spend a million dollars
R/D/F ShoppingR/D/F Shopping
R/D/F TravelR/D/F Travel
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e New wardrobe, Nordstroms
e Paris
Informal Outlines (Cave Man Talk)Informal Outlines (Cave Man Talk)
Topic = Fun ways to spend a million dollarsTopic = Fun ways to spend a million dollars
R/D/F ShoppingR/D/F Shopping
R/D/F TravelR/D/F Travel
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e New wardrobe, Nordstroms
e Paris
If I had a million dollars, I would have a good time spending it.
Outline to ParagraphOutline to Paragraph
First, I would go shopping.
If I had a million dollars, I would have a good time spending it.
Outline to ParagraphOutline to Paragraph
First, I would go shopping.
A new wardrobe from Nordstroms is a must.
If I had a million dollars, I would have a good time spending it.
Outline to ParagraphOutline to Paragraph
First, I would go shopping.
A new wardrobe from Nordstroms is a must.
Next, I would travel.
If I had a million dollars, I would have a good time spending it.
Outline to ParagraphOutline to Paragraph
First, I would go shopping.
A new wardrobe from Nordstroms is a must.
Next, I would travel.
Visiting Paris has always been a dream.
If I had a million dollars, I would have a good time spending it.
Outline to ParagraphOutline to Paragraph
First, I would go shopping.
A new wardrobe from Nordstroms is a must.
Next, I would travel.
Visiting Paris has always been a dream.
Being wealthy would clearly make me very happy.
Fun Being RichFun Being Rich
If I had a million dollars, I would have If I had a million dollars, I would have
a good time spending ita good time spending it.. First, I would go First, I would go
shopping. shopping. A new wardrobe from A new wardrobe from
Nordstrom’s is a must.Nordstrom’s is a must. Next, I would travel. Next, I would travel.
Visiting Paris has always been a dream.Visiting Paris has always been a dream.
Being wealthy would clearly make me Being wealthy would clearly make me
very happy.very happy.