Transcript TREEES Paragraphs

TREEES
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PARAGRAPHS
TREEES is an acronym, used as a reminder to
fully develop each expository or persuasive
paragraph. It stands for topic sentence,
reason, explain,
evidence, explanation of
evidence, and summary. Your paragraphs will
develop through TREEES
Topic sentence: the main idea is stated in the
topic sentence of the paragraph
Reason: this sentence tells the reader why the
idea in the topic sentence is important to
know.
E1xplain the reason: this sentence expands on
the idea of why the topic sentence was
important and builds off of the reason.
E2vidence: these sentences gives examples,
tell anecdotes, relate statistics or facts,
quote or paraphrase expert opinions, and give
the convincing background information that
the reader needs in order to understand
and/or believe the truth in the topic sentence.
E3xplanation of evidence: this sentence or two
explains to the reader how the evidence supports or
qualifies the topic sentence. It helps the reader know
what you mean by the evidence.
Summary: this sentence brings it all together and
closes the idea's discussion. This is most easily done
by paraphrasing your own topic sentence with a sense
of closure. It serves to boil down all you were saying
with all your evidence. No new evidence may be
presented here.
Example:
Alaska is well known for its cold temperatures. Because Alaska
is located within the Arctic Circle, they spend many months of
the year frozen. Often the temperatures in the winter can
reach as low as 60 degrees below zero. Because of the cold
temperatures, many people have to plug in their cars to an
electrical outlet to prevent the engine from freezing. The
super cold temperatures will freeze the oil and liquids in the
engine which will destroy the car’s engine. Therefore, the cold
temperatures in Alaska add to the harsh climate of Alaska, a
state still known as the last frontier.
Student Practice: Framed Paragraph
“Vacation”
____________ was my most memorable vacation because ____________
__________________________________. (Reason) ______________
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(Explain the reason) _________________________________________
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(Evidence) For example, ______________________________________
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(Explanation of evidence) _____________________________________
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(Summary) _________________________________________________
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