Elaborated paragraphs

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Elaborated paragraphs

• Cynthia Hatchell
• 7th 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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• 2) The writer supports the main idea
  with at least three examples.

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• 3) Sentences are related and connected.

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• 4) The writer uses vivid adjectives,
  strong verbs, and exact nouns.

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• 5) The writer uses an anecdote with a
  beginning, middle, and end.

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• 6) The paragraph includes quotes, dialogue,
  sensory images,

• similes, facts, and statistics that support the
  main idea.

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• 7) The concluding sentence restates the main
  idea and brings the paragraph to a definite
  close.

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• 8) The writer uses age-appropriate
  vocabulary.

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• 9) The sentence structure is varied.

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• 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.