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Elaborated paragraphs Cynthia Hatchell 7 th grade Language Arts
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Characteristics of Elaborated Paragraphs!! 1) The writer clearly states the main idea in the topic sentence.
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Characteristics cont’d 2) The writer supports the main idea with at least three examples.
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Characteristics cont’d 3) Sentences are related and connected.
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Characteristics cont’d 4) The writer uses vivid adjectives, strong verbs, and exact nouns.
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Characteristics cont’d 5) The writer uses an anecdote with a beginning, middle, and end.
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Characteristics cont’d 6) The paragraph includes quotes, dialogue, sensory images, similes, facts, and statistics that support the main idea.
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Characteristics cont’d 7) The concluding sentence restates the main idea and brings the paragraph to a definite close.
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Characteristics cont’d 8) The writer uses age-appropriate vocabulary.
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Characteristics cont’d 9) The sentence structure is varied.
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Characteristics cont’d 10) The paragraph contains correct spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.
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Elaborated Paragraphs Activity: Worksheet pages 25,26, and 27. Follow the directions as you practice writing elaborated paragraphs.
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Elaborated Paragraphs Assessment Pick a topic of your choice. Write an elaborated paragraph on your topic to be turned in for a grade.
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