Transcript 5-Para Information

5-Para Information
PART II
Review
 Paragraph 1:
1.
2.
3.
Hook
General Topic Sentences
Thesis
1.
Argument or Clear Opinion
 Paragraph 2-4:
1.
Each paragraph states the subtopic and gives supporting
details with examples.
 Paragraph 5:
1.
2.
Restates the thesis
Remind the reader of the three main supporting ideas that
were developed.
Homework Check
 Get into your previous groups
 Share your outlines with the rest of the group
 Post your thesis online
Note: DO NOT BLEND IDEAS
The Body
Thesis: Since the invention of the cell phone, it
has done nothing but distract students, lower
face-to-face communication, and cause further
technology addiction.
Distract students
Lower comm.
More addiction
Body Paragraphs
 The first example will become your first sentence of
your body paragraph (topic sentence)
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Ex: One reason that cellphones are harmful is because it
distracts students from there work.
 Sentences following your topic sentence are called
supporting sentences. Topic sentences are
supported with:
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Fact
Examples
Reasons
Quotes
Conclusion Paragraph
Conclusion Outline:
1.
2.
3.
Thesis (restated)
Summary
Connector
Sentence 1: Thesis
 First prepare a modified thesis:
 Normal Thesis: Abe Lincoln is a special person to study.
 …modify it…
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In conclusion, Abe Lincoln is a special man to research about.
Sentence 2: Summary
Thesis: Abe Lincoln is a special person to
study.
Topic 1: He made
slavery illegal
He ended the civil
war
He was a great
American President
Detail 1
Detail 1
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 2
Detail 2
Detail 3
Detail 3
Detail 3
Put them together
Topic 1: He made slavery illegal, Topic 2: he helped
end the Civil War, and Topic 3: he was a great
American President.
In conclusion, Abe Lincoln is a special man to study.
He made slavery illegal, he helped end the Civil War,
and he was a great American President.
Sentence 3: Connector
 Need to connect what you’ve said…to something the reader sees everyday
 Example:
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Good Connection: You will remember his accomplishments every time
you use cash. His face is memorialized on the copper American penny.
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Good Connection: You may enjoy each day in America, free from slavery,
because of Abraham Lincoln.
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Good Connection: Next time you see a penny, notice it shows the face of
Abe Lincoln, the man who saved our nation from slavery.
Write your connection at the end of your paragraph
 In conclusion, Abe Lincoln is a special man to study. He made
slavery illegal, he helped end the Civil War, and he was a great
American President. Next time you see a penny, notice it shows
the face of Abe Lincoln, the man who saved our nation from
slavery.
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