WRITE AN AWESOME BODY PARAGRAPH: Strong Example of Argumentative Structure (3 EASY Steps)
Summary
TLDRMr. Messenger's video script focuses on simplifying the organization of writing into clear paragraphs. He compares paragraphs to houses, emphasizing the importance of a basic structure. The script outlines the key components of a paragraph: a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence. Using colored sections to visualize organization, the video aims to teach viewers how to write clear and concise paragraphs, with the promise of future videos that delve deeper into each component.
Takeaways
- đ **Structure is Key**: Just like every house has a basic frame, every paragraph should have a simple structure to stand strong and clear.
- đ **Topic Sentence**: Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence that sets the stage for what will be discussed or proven.
- đ **Supporting Details**: Flesh out your paragraph with evidence, facts, examples, or analogies that support and defend your topic sentence.
- đ **Analyze Evidence**: Don't just present evidence; analyze it to show how it backs up your main idea.
- đ **Concluding Sentence**: End your paragraph with a summary and a transition to the next point, like the bottom bun of a burger.
- đïž **Use Color Coding**: Employ different colors for topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences to visualize and organize your writing.
- đ§ **Revise and Edit**: Continually refine your writing by asking if your topic sentence is clear, if your argument is well-built, and if your evidence is properly analyzed and explained.
- đ **Build on Basics**: Learn the basics first, then explore more complex aspects like crafting topic sentences and creating compelling evidence in future lessons.
- đ **Use Resources**: Utilize provided slides and graphic organizers to guide your writing process and organize your essay effectively.
- đ **Engage and Learn**: Subscribe for more content, engage with the community by commenting, and contribute to the creation of future videos by requesting specific writing advice.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the video described in the transcript?
-The main purpose of the video is to help viewers understand the basic structure of a paragraph to organize their writing clearly and make it easy to read.
How does the speaker compare houses to paragraphs?
-The speaker compares houses to paragraphs by stating that each house, despite being unique, has a basic structure or frame. Similarly, each paragraph, regardless of its content or style, should follow a simple structure.
What is the first element of a paragraph according to the transcript?
-The first element of a paragraph is the topic sentence or claim, which tells the reader what will be addressed or proven in the paragraph.
What role does the topic sentence play in a paragraph?
-The topic sentence sets the direction for the entire paragraph, similar to the top bun of a burger, and supports the thesis which answers the main question of the essay.
What are supporting details in a paragraph and how do they relate to the topic sentence?
-Supporting details are the evidence, facts, examples, or analogies that back up and defend the topic sentence. They provide the 'meat' of the paragraph, proving the main idea.
How does the speaker suggest using color to organize writing?
-The speaker uses different colors for different parts of the paragraph: red for topic sentences, green for supporting details, and orange for concluding sentences. This helps in visualizing the organization of the paragraph.
What is the function of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
-A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea or theme from the paragraph and connects it to the next paragraph, similar to the bottom bun of a burger.
What additional advice does the speaker give for improving paragraph organization?
-The speaker suggests revising and editing by asking oneself questions about the clarity of the topic sentence, the strength of the argument, the use of evidence, and the presence of a concluding sentence.
What resources does the speaker offer in the video description?
-The speaker offers slides and a graphic organizer in the video description to help guide viewers through the writing process.
How does the speaker encourage viewer engagement at the end of the transcript?
-The speaker encourages viewers to subscribe, comment with questions or requests for specific writing advice, and like the video to support the channel.
Outlines
đ Organizing Writing with Paragraph Structure
Mr. Messenger introduces the concept of organizing writing into clear paragraphs, comparing it to the structure of houses. Each paragraph, like a house, needs a basic structure to stand. The video aims to simplify the process of organizing writing. The structure includes a topic sentence (like the top bun of a burger), supporting details (the meat, sauces, and veggies), and a concluding sentence (the bottom bun). These elements help in organizing thoughts and making the writing clear and easy to read. The video also hints at future videos that will delve deeper into each aspect of paragraph writing.
đ Resources for Writing Guidance
The script offers additional resources such as slides and a graphic organizer for teachers and students to guide them through the writing process. The speaker encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on the writing process and to comment with questions or requests for specific writing advice. The video ends with a call to action to like the video and a sign-off.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄOrganize
đĄParagraph
đĄTopic Sentence
đĄSupporting Details
đĄConcluding Sentence
đĄThesis
đĄEvidence
đĄAnalogy
đĄRevision
đĄGraphic Organizer
đĄStructure
Highlights
Introduction to organizing writing into clear paragraphs
Analogizing houses to paragraphs to emphasize structure
Importance of a basic structure for paragraphs
The role of a topic sentence in a paragraph
Supporting details as the 'meat' of the paragraph
Explanation of how evidence supports the topic sentence
The function of a concluding sentence in summarizing
Using color-coding to visualize paragraph organization
The significance of each paragraph supporting the thesis
How to write a topic sentence that sets the direction
Using quotes and analysis to support the main idea
The importance of clarity and simplicity in writing
Revising and editing for better organization
Questions to ask when revising a paragraph
The necessity of analyzing evidence in paragraphs
Providing concluding sentences to connect ideas
Offering additional resources for writing guidance
Encouragement to subscribe for more writing advice
Invitation for questions and video requests
Transcripts
mr. messenger here to help you organize
your writing into a clear paragraph
organization is tough let's be honest
most your rooms probably look a little
bit like that
right you're probably tired of hearing
you clean your room do you organize your
backpack you put away the laundry that's
why I'm gonna make this video about
organizing your writing as simple as
possible you're welcome now before we
have started I want you to think about
houses houses yes houses each house has
different colors some are one-story some
or two-story some have a garage some
have large windows some of small windows
each house is very unique but no matter
how different each house is every house
has a structure a basic frame on which
the house is built without it it would
not stand and like houses each paragraph
is very unique we all have different
styles and are writing about different
topics but no matter what the
differences are we should all follow a
simple structure and if you don't your
paragraph will look something like my
house up there it's actually for sale if
you want to buy it just let me know
or not the goal of this video is to help
you understand the basic structure of a
paragraph to help you organize your
writing so it's clear and easy to read
you ready first every paragraph starts
off with a topic sentence or claim this
is where you tell the reader what will
be addressed or proven in your paragraph
it's kind of like the top bun of a
burger each topic sentence will support
your thesis and your thesis will answer
your question second we have supporting
details and in the hamburger this is
like the good stuff the meat the sauces
the veggies this could be evidence from
an article or facts from research it can
be where you then analyze and explain
how the evidence proves your main idea
this could be examples or analogies that
you use help the reader visualize your
main points it could also be where you
define key words each supporting detail
backs up and defends your topic sentence
with support your thesis and then that
answered your question
you see the pattern here lastly you're
gonna wrap up your paragraph with a nice
pretty bow with a concluding sentence
it's like the bottom of the bird
although it just goes at the bottom
doesn't mean it's not special in the
concluding sentence is where you
summarize the main idea or theme from
your paragraph and also connect it to
the next paragraph you're gonna write in
your essay I want to point out two
things first off this is just a basic
structure in future videos Ochs you
break down how to write a topic sentence
how to find evidence how to analyze that
evidence how to give examples and
analogies and how do i concluding
sentences so stay tuned for those second
you notice that in each section I use a
different color I use red for topic
sentences green for supporting details
and orange for concluding sentences I
have done this intentionally and
encourage you to do the exact same thing
there's nothing special about these
colors but help me visualize my writing
and to see the organization of my
paragraph of course don't turn it in
like this because then I'll be like yeah
I don't know this guy but use it
let's take a look at this example first
off using my colors you can clearly see
the organization of my paragraph first I
have my topic sentence this is where I
tell the Batman is great because he used
the kryptonite spear to defeat Superman
and you can clearly see that sets in the
direction of my entire paragraph you see
that in red second most of my paragraph
has actually filled with supporting
details again these are details to
support improve my topic sentence I use
a quote from an article to prove my
point
and then I analyze that evidence and
show the reader how it proves and backs
up my topic sentence 3 I wrap up the
paragraph by telling the reader that
true greatness is found in once a
termination for good rather than in
superpowers you can see that my
paragraph is clear and simple to read
because I follow the basic structure so
make it easy on yourself and do the same
thing
next revise and edit your organization
if I ask yourself these questions do you
start your paragraph off the clear topic
sentence or claim are there ways you
need to further build and explain your
argument are there any words you need to
define and make clear for the reader are
you able to use evidence to back up your
idea and then do you explain how that
evidence proves your main idea every
time you use evidence in your paragraph
you need and you must analyze and
explain in your own words how that
evidence proves your main point you
can't just assume it do you then wrap up
your paragraph with a concluding
sentence because again remember the goal
is to make your paragraph clear and easy
to read in the video description include
slides that you can use the teacher
child or student also if your student
you can use this to help guide you
through the process I also include a
graphic organizer you can use to
organize your essay before you leave hit
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finish
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