1. 3.8. Paragraphs
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2. A “3.8” paragraph is a paragraph that makes three points using eight sentences.

3. Use the following color coding method to help you understand the structure of a 3.8 paragraph.
The topic sentence is green, there are yellow "slow down" detail sentences, and then red "stop and explain" sentences. There is a green conclusion sentence to wrap it up at the end (it “goes” back and reminds the reader of the green main idea at the beginning).

4. Let’s explore the structure of a 3.8 paragraph!

5. Abraham Lincoln was an amazing man. Abe was very honest
Abraham Lincoln was an amazing man. Abe was very honest. He once walked three miles to return a woman's money when she overpaid. Also, Abe was a very funny person. He once tricked his stepmother by putting muddy footprints on the ceiling, and he kept joke books in his desk when he was President! Finally, Abe was a great president. For example, he abolished slavery and helped keep our country united after the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was an exceptional person and an excellent leader.

6. Have you seen this graphic organizer before. We use it to craft 3
Have you seen this graphic organizer before? We use it to craft 3.8 paragraphs! It helps us organize our thinking.

7. Let’s try it!
We will work together
to craft 3.8 paragraphs
about our best friends.