Writing Terminology

Log 2

TS = Topic SentenceSummary of what the entire

paragraph will be aboutAll opinionResponds to prompt

CD = Concrete DetailFACTSpecific example/informationEvidenceQuote (usually the best kind of

support)

CM = CommentaryOPINIONProvides analysis Explanation Connects the CD to the TS

CS = Concluding Sentence

Your final thoughts on the subject presented in your paragraph

All opinionNo new informationNot a repeat of the TS

Log 11: Basic Paragraph Structure

8 Sentences Total1. TS2. CD3. CM4. CM5. CD6. CM7. CM8. CS

Log 11: To Quote a Quote

For example, Patrick S. Sullivan said, ‘“If they were so concerned with student health, why would they focus on this instead of making sure that all students have a basic gym class?”’ (Medina).

Identify each paragraph part: TS, CD, CM, CS?

1. More people will be able to go to college and become better educated.

2. McCain would make the best president.

3. School vouchers allow students to choose the best school for them.

4. Therefore, McCain’s views will help make the country better.

5. Obama does not want to change the Constitution to make gay marriage legal.

6. This will help all children in our nation become healthier and happier.

7. McCain does not believe in gun control.

8. Obama would remove US troops from Iraq by the end of 2009.

9. More immigrants would have the opportunity to become legal citizens.

10.Obama wants to take money from space programs to pay for education reform.

TLCD

T = Transition word/phrase; In addition, For example, etc.

L= Lead; gives context for the quote (what’s going on in the story at the time of the quote, name of character that said it); begins with during, before, after, as, while

CD = Quote (with citation).

TLCD Example

Consequently, after Mrs. Jones took Roger to her house, she said, “’ I were young once and I wanted things I could not get’” (Hughes 42).

TLCD Example

Consequently, after Della sold her hair, she began “ransacking the stores for Jim’s present” (Henry 2).