The document provides guidance on writing a multi-paragraph essay using an accordion structure. It advises writers to include a topic sentence, reasons with details or facts using transitions, explanations or examples, and a concluding sentence that reminds readers of the topic. This structure is demonstrated through an example paragraph about favorite foods.

1. Summary Writing

2. Accordion paragraph

3. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.

4. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.
Slow Down! Give a reason, detail, or
fact. Use a transition.

5. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.
Slow Down! Give a reason, detail, or
fact. Use a transition.
Stop! Explain. Give an example.

6. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.
Slow Down! Give a reason, detail, or
fact. Use a transition.
Stop! Explain. Give an example.
Go back! Remind the reader of
your topic.

7. Accordion Paragraph Example
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

8. Accordion Paragraph Example
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

9. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

10. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

11. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

12. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

13. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

14. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.

15. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2

16. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2

17. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2

18. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2

19. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2 Go Back Sentence

20. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2 Go Back Sentence

21. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2 Go Back Sentence