Paragraph
Structure #1
The topic sentence (thesis), the evidence, and the conclusion.
'Loop Writing'
1) Topic Sentence (Thesis)
2) Evidence (Supporting Ideas)
3) Conclusion
1) The topic sentence, says the main idea of the paragraph. In an essay this is called a 'thesis'. It says your idea, or opinion. In English, the topic sentence is at or near the beginning. but in Japanese, it is usually near the end, so this may seem strange to you.
By reading the topic sentence we already know what you are going to say, but we don't know your reasons yet. You cannot change your idea later in the paragraph. You say your main point in the topic sentence.
2) The evidence sentences have the reasons for your opinion in the topic sentence. You must give several reasons for your opinion ( at least 2 or 3 ). By reading the evidence, we will believe your opinion in the topic sentence. You will convince us.
3) The conclusion says the idea of the topic sentence again. It usually expresses your opinion even stronger than the topic sentence does. It often declares something broader, or more widespread than your topic sentence. After we have read the evidence, we believe you, so now you can really make the point even stronger. The conclusion leaves an impression that we will never forget.
Loop Writing
Natto smells terrible. Natto looks terrible. It looks slimey and sticky when you stir it up. It does not look like something safe to put in your mouth! Natto is very messy. It is stringy and sticks to everything it touches.
>I really hate Natto
The topic sentence (thesis), the evidence, and the conclusion.
'Loop Writing'
Topic
Sentence, Evidence, Conclusion
There are three basic parts of a paragraph :1) Topic Sentence (Thesis)
2) Evidence (Supporting Ideas)
3) Conclusion
1) The topic sentence, says the main idea of the paragraph. In an essay this is called a 'thesis'. It says your idea, or opinion. In English, the topic sentence is at or near the beginning. but in Japanese, it is usually near the end, so this may seem strange to you.
By reading the topic sentence we already know what you are going to say, but we don't know your reasons yet. You cannot change your idea later in the paragraph. You say your main point in the topic sentence.
2) The evidence sentences have the reasons for your opinion in the topic sentence. You must give several reasons for your opinion ( at least 2 or 3 ). By reading the evidence, we will believe your opinion in the topic sentence. You will convince us.
3) The conclusion says the idea of the topic sentence again. It usually expresses your opinion even stronger than the topic sentence does. It often declares something broader, or more widespread than your topic sentence. After we have read the evidence, we believe you, so now you can really make the point even stronger. The conclusion leaves an impression that we will never forget.
Loop Writing
A
topic sentence is hard to
make. You don't know what you think until after you start
writing. It is very important to write
first, and think later. This is a skill that good writers use. It is hard to set yourself free.
'Loop Writing' is a technique for doing this. First, you write your feelings without thinking. Then, after you start to see your own message, you write a summary of it. This summary is the same as a topic sentence!
'Loop Writing' is a technique for doing this. First, you write your feelings without thinking. Then, after you start to see your own message, you write a summary of it. This summary is the same as a topic sentence!
I will show you
in class, but it looks like this:
Natto smells terrible. Natto looks terrible. It looks slimey and sticky when you stir it up. It does not look like something safe to put in your mouth! Natto is very messy. It is stringy and sticks to everything it touches.
>I really hate Natto
Today's Topic:
Which is more important, learning about things or doing things?
Experience or books
It has been said, "Not everything
that is learned is contained in books." Compare and contrast knowledge
gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your
opinion, which source is more important? Why?
Go to Criterion and write! Try the 'Loop Writing' technique in order to get a topic sentence!
Which is more important, learning about things or doing things?
Experience or books
Go to Criterion and write! Try the 'Loop Writing' technique in order to get a topic sentence!