1. HOW TO WRITE A PARAGRAPH Current interest journals Current interest journals Journal assignments Journal assignments Paragraph writing Paragraph writing Reflective writing Reflective writing Student-constructed responses Student-constructed responses Open-ended responses Open-ended responses Writing assignments Writing assignments The following are assignments that deal with this session: Social StudiesMr. Presley

2. Lesson Objectives 1. Construct coherent sentences and arrange sentences in logical order and present ideas to achieve overall coherence and logical flow in writing. 2. Organize paragraph writing according to the TRIC method. 3. Employ basic writing skills proficiently. By the end of the lesson, student will be able to..

3. A paragraph is an organized piece of writing with an introduction, body, and conclusion. In total, your paragraph should be six to eight sentences long. Anything less would jeopardize intended complete information; furthermore, anything more could dampen the logic or sound overstated. Be sure to write complete sentences - a complete sentence has a subject (main noun), a predicate (a verb), and expresses a complete thought. Punctuation needs to be correct in order to establish complete sentences; so, don’t forget to make sure your grammar and mechanics are satisfactory. Key Points

4. Paragraph writing involves four basic concepts (Also known as the TRIC method): 1. Topic 2. Restriction 3. Illustration 4. Conclusion The TRIC Method

5. The topic is the main idea of the paragraph. This is usually no more than one to two sentences long.Topic

6. The restriction gives a specification of the general topic called sub ideas. It describes, explains, or clarifies the topic to vindicate the point. Because the standard is three sub ideas for every one main idea, this spans usually three to six sentences long.Restriction

7. The illustration is an example that evidence, whether a quote, statistic, personal experience, or documented case. This varies from one sentence to several sentences. The illustration is an example that provides evidence, whether a quote, statistic, personal experience, or documented case. This varies from one sentence to several sentences.Illustration

8. The conclusion is a rephrasing of the topic sentence that wraps up the paragraph. This should be no more than one to two sentences long. Conclusion

9. Four sub ideas with illustrative information embedded in the sentences. Four sub ideas with illustrative information embedded in the sentences. Three sub ideas with one illustrative sentence. Three sub ideas with one illustrative sentence. Two sentences with two corresponding illustrative sentences. Two sentences with two corresponding illustrative sentences. Your organization of the paragraph depends on the question. Here are some possible scenarios: Structure

10. The Russian Federation has a very diverse climate. 1 European Russia exhibits humid continental conditions with short summers and cold and snowy winters. 2 Siberia has very short cool summers with cold and snowy winters, otherwise known as a subarctic climate. 3 In the northern fringes of Russia lay the tundra, where it is very cold and dry throughout the year. Siberia itself is extremely diverse: temperatures in the summer average close to 90ºF, while in the winter, it averages about - 60ºF. As being the largest country in the world, Russia clearly demonstrates diversity. Here is a sample of a paragraph:Modeling

11. Content: Information matches the above possible answers;............................ ___ /9 OR information is a great answer not listed. Information demonstrates full understanding of the subject..................... ___ /1 Organization: Topic.............. ___ /1 First sentence provides a cue to what the paragraph is about............... ___ /1.................. ___ /1 Main idea matches that required topic of the paragraph................... ___ /1 Restriction................................... ___ /1 Sub ideas are logically organized.................................... ___ /1..................... ___ /1 Content clarifies the main idea with detailed points...................... ___ /1.................... ___ /1 Sub ideas contains the correct amount of information.................... ___ /1 Illustration................. ___ /1 Example matches what the topic is stating or persuading.................. ___ /1.................................... ___ /1 Example is social studies related..................................... ___ /1.......................................... ___ /1 Example is very specific........................................... ___ /1 Conclusion....... ___ /1 Sentence restates the topic. Sentence thoughtfully ends the paragraph....... ___ /1 Total:............................................................... ___ /20 The following is a rubric that will be used to grade your paragraph assignments.Assessment

12. You need to do these assignments: Although they are not as much as a test, they can add up. PLEASE, don’t fret over these assignments. Ask the teacher if you are struggling with the topic. As we end this session...