Writing an Academic Paragraph

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What is elaboration?

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Elaboration explains WHY the evidence is important and HOW it supports the topic sentence.

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What is the 1st task you should complete when planning to write an academic paragraph?

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Unpack the prompt.

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What is the 2nd task you should complete when planning to write an academic paragraph?

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Establish the purpose.

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What should always come before evidence or elaboration?

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A sentence stem.

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True or False: After understanding why you are writing, you can now find your evidence.

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True.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph.

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Why is it important to establish the purpose before writing?

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Establishing the purpose helps guide the content and direction of the paragraph.

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What is the role of evidence in an academic paragraph?

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Evidence supports the claims made in the topic sentence.

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What does 'unpacking the prompt' mean?

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Unpacking the prompt means breaking down the question to understand what is being asked.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea and provides closure to the paragraph.