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    The document provides guidelines for paragraph structure in academic writing and fiction. It explains that a new paragraph should begin when introducing a new topic or idea, for introductions and conclusions, with changes in time or location, and when the speaker changes in dialogue. It also notes that paragraphs can give readers a break and make writing more readable. The document then introduces the hamburger paragraph structure for short responses and body paragraphs, outlining the components of a topic sentence, concrete details, commentary, and concluding sentence.

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    The document provides guidelines for paragraph structure in academic writing and fiction. It explains that a new paragraph should begin when introducing a new topic or idea, for introductions and conclusions, with changes in time or location, and when the speaker changes in dialogue. It also notes that paragraphs can give readers a break and make writing more readable. The document then introduces the hamburger paragraph structure for short responses and body paragraphs, outlining the components of a topic sentence, concrete details, commentary, and concluding sentence.

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    The document provides guidelines for paragraph structure in academic writing and fiction. It explains that a new paragraph should begin when introducing a new topic or idea, for introductions and conclusions, with changes in time or location, and when the speaker changes in dialogue. It also notes that paragraphs can give readers a break and make writing more readable. The document then introduces the hamburger paragraph structure for short responses and body paragraphs, outlining the components of a topic sentence, concrete details, commentary, and concluding sentence.

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    All New Paragraphing

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    The document provides guidelines for paragraph structure in academic writing and fiction. It explains that a new paragraph should begin when introducing a new topic or idea, for introductions and conclusions, with changes in time or location, and when the speaker changes in dialogue. It also notes that paragraphs can give readers a break and make writing more readable. The document then introduces the hamburger paragraph structure for short responses and body paragraphs, outlining the components of a topic sentence, concrete details, commentary, and concluding sentence.

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    Name______________________________________ Date________________

    Mr. Arresto Writing Section #__________

    When to Start a New Paragraph


    The first two examples mainly deal with academic writing – essays, DBQs,
    research papers, tests, etc.
    1. New Topic or Idea - The basic rule of thumb with paragraphing is to keep one idea to one
    paragraph. If you begin to transition into a new idea, it belongs in a new paragraph. You
    can also have several points in a single paragraph as long as they relate to the overall topic
    of the paragraph. If the paragraph starts to get really long or contains complicated
    information, then splitting up the ideas into separate paragraphs might be the best way to
    go. Sometimes the reader’s eyes need a break. Paragraphs give the reader a chance to rest
    and make your writing more readable.

    2. Introduction and Conclusion – In academic writing, your introductory and concluding


    information should always be a new paragraph. We will learn how to write effective intros
    and conclusions later in the year.

    The following examples will mostly apply to fiction writing (short stories
    and novels), but may help you in academic writing as well.

    3. Change of Time – When writing a story, a change in time requires a new paragraph.

    4. Change of Location – When the characters or action move from one location to another, a
    new paragraph is necessary.

    5. Change of Speaker – When writing dialogue, every time the person speaking changes, you
    must indent because it’s a new paragraph.

    6. Dramatic Effect – When a writer wants something to really stand out, it may be its own separate
    paragraph. For example, if there’s an explosion, there may be a paragraph which is simply “Boom.”
    The Hamburger Paragraph
    To be used for short responses and body paragraphs in essays.

    Topic Sentence (TS) A sentence which provides the main idea of the paragraph.
    For a short response, include the FAT (Format, Author, Title). The easiest (but not the
    most creative) way to create a topic sentence is to echo the question:

    Q – Why is Grand Avenue so awesome?


    A – Grand Avenue is so awesome because… (Traditional echo)
    A – There are many fantastic schools on Long Island, but Grand Avenue is truly an
    amazing school for numerous reasons. (More creative TS)

    NEVER begin your response with the word “because.”

    Concrete (or Supporting) Details (CD) Specific text-based details from the
    reading that form the core of your paragraphs and specifically answer the question or
    prove your thesis. Synonyms include facts, examples, support, proof, evidence,
    quotations, paraphrasing, or plot references. Can be a direct quote or paraphrased
    from the original source.

    Commentary (CM) One or two sentences which provide information from your
    own brain - this info will not be found in the reading. These are the conclusions that
    you draw based on the given information. Synonyms include prediction, opinion,
    insight, analysis, interpretation, inference, personal response, feelings, evaluation,
    explication, and reflection.
    AVOID the phrases “I think,” “I believe,” “In my opinion,” “To me,” and “I
    feel.” They are empty statements that are unnecessary and make your writing
    seem wishy-washy.
    NOTE: For every CD in an answer, there should be at least one sentence of CM.
    This is called chunking. In HS you will need two sentences of CM for every SD.

    Concluding (or Closing) Sentence (CS) One or two sentences which wrap up
    the paragraph. Commentary is a good way to end a paragraph as long as it gives the
    paragraph a sense of finality. In an essay, the CS provides transition from one ¶ to
    the next.

    NOTE: Don’t just echo the question again or write “These are reasons why…” It
    doesn’t show the reader any creativity or voice.

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