1. 3.5 Paragraph & 3.5 Essay Formatting
W.6.4b - I can use organizational/format-specific pre- writing strategies (graphic organizers) to develop my writing ideas.

2. 3.5 Paragraph Format
A paragraph is a group of ideas that center around one topic.
A paragraph has a topic sentence and a closing sentence.
A 3.5 paragraph contains at least 5 sentences, with at least 3 detail sentences.

3. 3.5 Paragraph Format
A paragraph begins with a Topic Sentence (the main idea of that paragraph).
Next are three Detail/Example Sentences (prove/support your topic sentence).
A paragraph ends with a Concluding Sentence (this ties the whole paragraph together).

4. Supporting Detail Sentences
Each sentence should relate to the topic sentence.
Each sentence should be important!
Use descriptive language!

5. Example:
Romeo is beautiful and easy to care for. He is a tricolor Sheltie, mostly black with white and a bit of brown. Caring for him is easy because I simply have to make sure he has fresh water and food every day. I exercise him by throwing his toys. Because he is good looking and doesn’t require much care Romeo is a good pet.

6. 3.5 Essay Format
A 3.5 Essay combines all of your paragraphs into one paper.
A 3.5 Essay includes:
- 1 introduction paragraph
- 3 detail paragraphs
- 1 closing paragraph (conclusion)