Schaffer Method Review

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Schaffer Method Structure?

• Topic sentence

• Evidence

• Commentary 1

• Analysis 1

• Concluding Sentence

Which answer or answers best explain the purpose of a topic sentence? Choose all answers that apply!

• Introduce the main idea of the PARAGRAPH or section.

• Alerts reader to the purpose of that paragraph or section.

• Explains what the evidence means and why it relates to the claim.

• Creates a kind of map of the essay to help readers know what to expect next.

Which of the following best explains the purpose of Commentary 1?

• It explains WHAT the evidence means.

• It explains WHY the evidence matters to the claim.

• It provides a direct quote or summary of evidence.

• It provides a way to wrap up the main ideas of the text.

Which of the following shows the CORRECT order of the elements of a paragraph that uses the Schaffer Method?

• Topic sentence, evidence, commentary 1, commentary 2, conclusion

• Topic sentence, connecting idea, evidence, commentary 1, conclusion.

• Claim, topic sentence, evidence, commentary 1, conclusion

• Claim, topic sentence, commentary 1, commentary 2, conclusion.

Which of the following is a great way to engage your reader in the introductory (first) paragraph?

• Ask an engaging or interesting question.

• State the main idea or purpose.

• Use evidence to support your thinking.

• Create an interesting rhyme scheme.

Which of the following is not an effective technique for beginning an introduction?

• Using a relevant or interesting fact.

• Asking a thought provoking question.

• Connecting the reader to the text or topic.

• Creating an interesting rhyme structure.

True or False: The Schaffer Method is a framework that tells you exactly how many sentences to include in each paragraph.

• True

• False