1. Writing Strong Paragraphs PART I

2. T.S.  Topic Sentence • The first sentence of abody paragraph is called a Topic Sentence. • It introduces the main idea of your paragraph. • It should contain an attitude or something one can argue.

3. Example: Watching Reality TV is a negative activity that pollutes the mind. MAIN IDEA OR SUBJECT ATTITUDE OR ARGUMENT

4. P.S.1  Primary Support • Introduces an example that demonstrates the attitude of the topicsentence.

5. Example: For instance, the reality TV show, The Housewives of New Jersey, continually showcases excessive gossip. SPECIFIC EXAMPLE THAT WILL BE USED TO DEMONSTRATE/PROVE ARGUMENT OF TOPIC SENTENCE

6. S.S.1  Secondary Support 1 • Provides a specific, concrete example.

7. Example: This bad behavior is largely committed by the character, Teresa, as she consistently bad-mouths her sister-in-law, Melissa, her cousin, Kathy, and anyone else who crosses her. SPECIFIC, CONCRETE DETAIL/EXAMPLE

8. S.S.2  Secondary Support 2 • Links the example back to primary support 1.

9. Example: As a result of this behavior, each week the audience craves more gossip and scandal. LINKS THE EXAMPLE TO PRIMARY SUPPORT 1.

10. C.S.  Conclusion Sentence • Provides a final assumption and connects back to the topicsentence, (or the main ideaand the attitude)

11. Example: Since reality TV models bad behavior, it should be avoided because it destroys the mind. CONNECTION TO THE TS ASSUMPTION

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13. Label each part of the paragraph using the appropriate acronyms. (TS, PS1, SS1, SS2, and CS) Paragraph Application