Lit & Comp Unit 1: Short Stories: SSE Paragraph Structure

What does a State sentence need?

A concise answer to the prompt, or a CLAIM A TAG, a Title, Author, and Genre The Focus of your Writing Does not include "I" Example: The poem, "Oranges," by Gary Soto reveals the theme that a small act of kindness can potentially have a lasting impact on others.

What does a Support section need?

Choose a "JUICY" quote to support your point "JUICY" quotes can be squeezed for commentary and interpretation. A signal phrase Parenthetical Citations

What does a Explain section need?

Original thinking and interpretation Explain how the quote supports your answer to the prompt Avoid summary This is the bulk of your writing, make it count! Minimum of two sentences of explanation for every quote used. Concluding Thought

How do you use a Concluding Thought?

Sums up your claim Makes a "worldly-wise" connection (to the real world) Explains to readers why this matters Provides a satisfying conclusion Example: In conclusion, this matters because readers can see what can happen when you give others a second chance, and the importance of giving others these chances.

How do you use Parenthetical Citation?

This is how you give the author credit for their words. Include the author's last name and page number, followed by the period. Example: After placing his nickel and an orange on the counter, the narrator describes, "When I looked up/ The lady's eyes met mine/ And held them, knowing/ Very well what it was all/About"(Soto).

How do you use a Signal Phrase?

Used to introduce your quotes Always include: The speaker ( Who is doing the speaking? A character? The narrator?) The situation ( What is happening at the time the quote takes place?) This is also called CONTEXT.

What does SSE stand for?

state, support, explain