1. STRUCTURED WRITING
A review quiz

2. What is the purpose of a topic sentence (TS)?
What does CD stand for?
Define CD: what is it?
What does CM stand for?
Define CM: how is it different than CD?
What is a chunk?
What are two common types of chunks?

3. 8. What does CS stand for?
What is the purpose of a CS?
What does it mean to “weave” CD and CM?
Explain what an “authentic” transition is and why they are important.
Explain what a “lead-in” is and why it is important.
Explain what it means to “embed” a quotation.
Explain the purpose of a thesis statement and how it is similar and different than a TS.

4. ASSIGNMENT Write a one chunk paragraph. 1 + 2 ratio TS required
CS required
Topic: one of your biggest strengths as a student
Typed: 12 point font, Times New Roman, double spaced.
The best you are capable of

5. What is the purpose of a topic sentence (TS)?
TS defines the main idea of a paragraph
What does CD stand for?
Concrete detail
Define CD: what is it?
Facts, examples, evidence, etc
What does CM stand for?
Commentary
Define CM: how is it different than CD?
Opinion/interpretation/insight instead of fact
What is a chunk?
A combination of CD and its related CM
What are two common types of chunks?
1+2, 2+1

6. What does CS stand for?
Concluding sentence
What is the purpose of a CS?
To give closure to a BP
What does it mean to “weave” CD and CM?
CD and CM are found in the same sentence
Explain what an “authentic” transition is and why they are important.
Words/phrases that show relationships between idea
Explain what a “lead-in” is and why it is important.
Introductory material for a quote that provides context
Explain what it means to “embed” a quotation.
To write it with a lead-in; it is not “naked”
Explain the purpose of a thesis statement and how it is similar and different than a TS.
Thesis defines main idea of an essay; TS defines main idea of a BP