The document outlines how to write a five paragraph essay, including an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. It discusses the components of each paragraph, including a thesis statement for the introduction, topic sentences and supporting details for each body paragraph, and a restatement of the thesis for the conclusion. The document also covers how to write an effective thesis statement using parallel structure and three supporting ideas.
The document outlines how to write a five paragraph essay, including an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. It discusses the components of each paragraph, including a thesis statement for the introduction, topic sentences and supporting details for each body paragraph, and a restatement of the thesis for the conclusion. The document also covers how to write an effective thesis statement using parallel structure and three supporting ideas.
The document outlines how to write a five paragraph essay, including an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. It discusses the components of each paragraph, including a thesis statement for the introduction, topic sentences and supporting details for each body paragraph, and a restatement of the thesis for the conclusion. The document also covers how to write an effective thesis statement using parallel structure and three supporting ideas.
The document outlines how to write a five paragraph essay, including an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. It discusses the components of each paragraph, including a thesis statement for the introduction, topic sentences and supporting details for each body paragraph, and a restatement of the thesis for the conclusion. The document also covers how to write an effective thesis statement using parallel structure and three supporting ideas.
Paragraph Writing Week 3 Learning Objectives • Students should be able to write good and parallel thesis statement. • Students should be able to write good and effective topic sentences. • Students should know how to write good supporting details. • Students should be able to write good concluding sentence. Essay Outline and Development
• A general understanding of an essay is a write-up with
FIVE (5) PARAGRAPHS which consists of: • Introduction • Body Paragraphs (3x) • Conclusion Part Components Introduction • Hook • Building Sentences/ Transition • Thesis Statement
• General Statement • Opinion/ recommendation/ advice/ suggestion Thesis Statement • Function: To show / put forward your motive / purpose of the essay. • Written as the last sentence in the INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH • Outlines all arguments / ideas in the essay • Grammar Focus: Thesis statement should maintain a parallel structure Thesis Statement • Requires THREE (3) elements: • Topic • Controlling idea • Three supporting ideas • Should be written in PARALLEL STRUCTURE and SHOULD NOT BE A SIMPLE SENTENCE. • Example: Should robots replace human professions in future?
• “Robots should not replace human jobs in future anytime in future as
it can increase the unemployment rate, threaten the economy and induce social problems”. Thesis Statement Examples • Describe the characteristics of a good computer. “A good computer should have the latest graphic card and the latest processor so it can support high-end gaming” • What are the effects of water pollution on ocean life? “The effects of water pollution on ocean life are destruction of the aquatic ecosystem and extinction of coral reef which leads to extinction of sea creatures.” Parallelism
One important element of a
thesis statement is parallelism Flow of Writing - Parallelism Maintaining consistency in writing
Better flow of ideas
Easier to be read and understood
1. Parallel sentences ensure there are no misinterpreted ideas in your sentence. 2. Ideas will be expressed in a more organized manner. Parallel Structure – Word Level
ord level: • Princess Diana was a beautiful, generous and influential figure in the monarchy. • Beautiful, generous and influential are adjectives • The article /A/ is not repeated as it is applied to Princess Diana (singular) • Bambi sacrificed blood, sweat and tears to ensure his success. • Blood, sweat and tears are nouns. • The word /sacrificed/ is not repeated as it is applied to all three nouns. Parallel Structure – Phrase Level
• Phrase level: • The carpenter designed the framework, prepared the materials and arranged the manpower to design the beautiful house. • The verb-object phrase is parallel to the Simple Past form • The causes of truancy among students are the lack of discipline at home and major influence of friends which effect the students performance in education. • The first TWO ideas (Red) are consistent and parallel with the main noun (Causes) • The final idea (Blue) is parallel and consistent with the second noun (truancy) • The structure for all three ideas are parallel (Subject – Verb – Object) Paragraph Writing and Development • Contains THREE (3) important areas: • Topic Sentence • Supporting Details • Concluding Statement • Topic Sentence: show purpose / objective of the paragraph. • Supporting Details: provide explanation / examples to support the topic discussed • Concluding statement: a general summary / prediction / opinion based on arguments / ideas in the paragraph
