To write a paragraph think of it as putting a puzzle together. Use COLORS to help you put the parts of the paragraph together. Be sure to STACK your sentences because it will help you to see if you are following the order. When you are pleased with the paragraph, then unstack the sentences. TA DA!
STEP #1 LOOK at the PROMPT to understand the topic of your writing.
STEP #2 GATHER the evidence in the reading or text that will help to prove your point.
STEP #3 USE XXXs to hold a place for your thoughts until you’re ready to write that sentence.
CLAIM = TOPIC SENTENCE/ASSERTION/ PART OF THE THESIS BLUE
CONTEXT = GIVES THE CIRCUMSTANCE BLACK
DATA = CITED TEXTUAL EVIDENCE RED
WARRANT = ANALYSIS/EXPLANATION GREEN
CONTEXT = GIVES THE CIRCUMSTANCE BLACK
DATA = CITED TEXTUAL EVIDENCE RED
WARRANT = ANALYSIS/EXPLANATION GREEN
CONCLUSION/TRANSITION Sentence ORANGE
Some transition words to help you make your point:
Even though
For instance
For that reason
In contrast
Nevertheless
On the other hand
Perhaps
To illustrate
While it is true that
