Paragraph Structure Graphic Organizer

Directions: Complete this worksheet from the top to the bottom to help you create an organized, thoughtful
paragraph.
Topic Sentence: Thesis statement and introduce main points for the paragraph.

1-2 sentences defining unfamiliar terms necessary to understand of paragraph information.

First main point: next sentence that provides a point found in topic sentence.

Support for point: quote that supports the point Explanation: How quote proves that the point is right.

Next main point: next sentence that provides a point found in topic sentence.

Support for point: quote that supports the point Explanation: How quote proves that the point is right.

Concluding Sentence: Restate and summarize the points in the paragraph.

Provide lasting and insightful thought about the topic that does not introduce new details, but provides an
observation about the topic, based on the information provided.

APPENDIX C: DAY 3 MATERIALS - Transitions Worksheet

Source: READING Transitional Words and Phrases: Showing Relationships Within and Between Sentences, rev.
July 2005
APPENDIX C: DAY 3 MATERIALS: Writers Checklist
This checklist will be used for future writing assignments. Gather the following materials before
compiling your checklist:
Recent graded writing assignments (with written comments)
Rubrics of graded writing assignments
Other provided checklists (if applicable)
Previous writing reflections

Aspect of Writing Checklist Item / Note to Self

Grammar

Topic Sentence/Intro -Include tag (Genre, Title [proper format], author

-Include claim (my answer to prompt/question)
-Underline novel titles, short stories in quotes (ie. The Catcher in the Rye;
Two Kinds, etc)

Explanation
(connecting prompt to
text being studied)

Text Evidence Introduction of Quote:

Quote:

Explanation of quote:

Transitions
Conclusion