Paragraph Writing

EXTENDED FORM-D

D - Discussion of evidence Link the evidence to the topic sentence. Explain the main ideas of your paragraphs. Make some intelligent arguments here. If answering a questions, use key words from the question.

D

Discussion of evidence

EXTENDED FORM-E

E - Example and evidence Contains evidence such as facts and examples,

E

Example and evidence

EXTENDED FORM-S

S - Summary of argument and link Link the argument back to the topic sentence. Sum up and make a final statement.

D- Description

So much emphasis was placed on swords because they were often a symbol of status. The more ornate and decorated the sword, the higher the Viking's status.

S

Summary and link

EXAMPLE OF LAYOUT

T - Topic sentence __________________________________________________________________________ E - Example and evidence ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ D - Discussion of evidence ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ S - Summary of argument and link ___________________________________________________________________________

EXTENDED FORM-T

T - Topic sentence and supporting sentence which contains the main idea of your paragraph. Ask yourself - what is my paragraph about?

T- Topic Sentence

The most popular and important weapon amongst the Vikings was the sword.

EXAMPLE

The most popular and important weapon amongst the Vikings was the sword. Vikings swords were very ornate, sometimes gilded with precious metals. Many Vikings even named their swords. For example, King Magnus of Norway called his sword Leg-biter. So much emphasis was placed on swords because they were often a symbol of status. The more ornate and decorated the sword, the higher the Viking's status. To the Vikings, the swords were their most significant weapon.

S- Summary

To the Vikings, the swords were their most significant weapon.

T

Topic sentence

E- Evidence

Vikings swords were very ornate, sometimes gilded with precious metals. Many Vikings even named their swords. For example, King Magnus of Norway called his sword Leg-biter.