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A Quick Review
What do those colors mean again?
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Traditional Paragraph
–topic sentence of paragraph
Example:
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Traditional Paragraph
– Gives the reader a main reason, detail, fact
that relates to the topic sentence
– Includes transition words/phrases
• next…another…furthermore…in addition
Example:
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Traditional Paragraph
–Tell more about the yellow
Example:
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A Jefferson Twist
– Explains the red in even more detail
Example:
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Traditional Paragraph
– Concluding sentence
– Reminds the reader of the topic
A Special Note About Reds and
Pinks
• There is no “magic number” of reds or pinks.
• In 8th grade there is no special rule that says
“three reds for every yellow”
– Yes, in 6th grade there was a magic number…
• It is the “just right” amount – however many
you need to REALLY EXPLAIN your topic
Assignment
• Look at the handout featuring the “Will
Smith” paragraph(s).
• With a partner, discuss the differences
between the two paragraphs
– Not just “one is longer” !!!!
Simple Example Paragraph: Practice
If I could meet any person in the world, it would be
Amelia Earhart. Ms. Earhart was a woman ahead of her
time. For instance, when most other women did not work
outside the home, Amelia Earhart chose to have a career in
aviation – at the time this was an unlikely career choice for
a woman. In fact, she was the first woman to fly across the
Atlantic Ocean solo. Personally, Ms. Earhart married and
chose to keep her maiden name. She also viewed marriage
as an equal partnership between a husband and wife. Both
personally and professionally, Ms. Earhart clearly had a
world-view that is more aligned with the standards of today
than yesteryear. A conversation with Ms. Earhart would
truly be inspirational.
Practice on your own
• See handout
• Identify the green, yellow, reds, and pinks
– Colored pencils
– Highlighter
– Label with a little G, Y, R, and P
• Discuss with a partner
– Is this your final answer?
Simple Example Paragraph: Answers
personally and professionally, Ms. Earhart clearly
Both
Acknowledgments
• Step Up To Writing and Sopris West
(publisher)
• Filipp Braun for inspiring content