2. Format
HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS?
• Beginning=1 paragraph
• Middle=4 paragraphs
• End=1 paragraph
HOW MANY SENTENCES?
5- 8 sentences per paragraph
30-48 total sentences
HOW MUCH TIME?
11/2- 2 Minutes per sentence in a 60 minute test.
3. Beginning
• Begin with a dramatic opening sentence.
Example: A recent survey was administered to
students at EAJ and the results may astound
you. Mrs. Hyatt was named the smartest
teacher in room 102!
• Provide important background information.
• Build powerfully toward your position
statement.
4. Middle Paragraphs
Should consist of 4 YOUR WEAKEST
paragraphs. POINT
Each Paragraph has:
• Topic Sentence= your YOUR SECOND
points STRONGEST POINT
• Support Details (plan
on 3 sentences for this) YOUR STRONGEST
• Concluding sentence POINT
with TRANSITION!!
COUNTER
ARGUMENT
5. End
• Powerfully restate your position
Example: It is obvious to everyone at
EAJ, that Mrs. Hyatt is the smartest
teacher in room 102.
• Sum up your 3 reasons
• End with a final insight.
Example: As a future teacher, I hope
that I will someday be as smart as
her.
8. Your Turn to Try
Draw the “Why Chart” on your paper.
9. Your Turn to Try
Draw the “Rules of Threes” Chart on your paper.
10. Tips
• Use your outline as a writing guide.
• To allow room for changes, write on
every other line.
• First Paragraph should introduce
controversy and state your opinion.
• Don’t forget the counterargument!
