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Wednesday July 27th

Wednesday July 27th. TRIAC: Paragraph and Paper Organization. TRIAC is a writing pattern you can use at the paragraph level for strong organization and effective argument. The same components in TRIAC paragraphs can give entire papers stronger organization. TRIAC has five parts:.

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Wednesday July 27th

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  1. Wednesday July 27th

  2. TRIAC: Paragraph and Paper Organization • TRIAC is a writing pattern you can use at the paragraph level for strong organization and effective argument. The same components in TRIAC paragraphs can give entire papers stronger organization. • TRIAC has five parts:

  3. Five Parts of TRIAC: • T: Topic • R: Research • I: Interpretation • A: Analysis • C: Conclusion

  4. T • T = theme, topic, thesis: State what the essay is about, the topic the essay addresses, or what you will argue or claim. This opening may run only a sentence or so; rarely will it be longer than a paragraph.

  5. R • R = restatement, restriction, refinement:- The second sentence can restate or restrict what was written in the first sentence, making the subject more specific.

  6. I • I = illustration, example: Support your ideas. Give examples. Illustrate. Sentences that do this are often preceded with the transitional phrases for instance or for example. These discussions form the heart of an essay or paragraph; they give the details that make the writing convincing and interesting.

  7. A • A = analysis: Analysis means telling readers how to understand the examples or illustrations. It means making logical, commonsense inferences between causes and effects, intentions and actions. Words like since, therefore, because, however, and nevertheless all work to signal your logic.

  8. C • C = conclusionThe final sentence (or two) might review what the paragraph has discussed, and/or emphasize what the illustration and analysis suggest. This closing section may also evaluate the connections you've made in your paragraph. Keep in mind that you are also setting yourself up to move smoothly and logically into the next paragraph.

  9. Warm-up • Write two PERFECT paragraphs using the TRIAC method to answer the following question: • Question 1: Describe homelessness • Remember: • Be creative • Use anecdotal evidence • Be specific

  10. 40 Model Essays • The discussion after each essay is modeled around four categories: • Meaning • Purpose • Audience • Method and Structure • Language

  11. What is Expository Writing? • Expository writing, also called informative writing, provides information, as the name implies. It can also explain or clarify. This kind of writing increases the ourunderstanding via a well built scaffolding of key points, supportive detail and explanations.

  12. Barbara LazearAscher Essay:Box Man • Our assignment….writing a descriptive essay about homelessness in Oregon. • Today we will gather information for our essay. • Tomorrow, rough draft. • Friday, final draft.

  13. Chapter One : Description • Description? What does this mean when we create essays • Objective description • Precision and objectivity. • Convey the subject impersonally, without emotion. • Subjective description • Draw explicitly on emotion

  14. Con’t • Point of view (POV) • Position from which you approach the subject. • Two main elements: • Physical relation to the subject • Psychological relation to the subject • Dominant impression: • Central theme or idea about the subject.

  15. Developing a descriptive essay • Subject: Writing prompt: • How will you specify in a sentence the impression that you want to create for readers (pg. 23). • Organization (TRIAC) • Drafting • Revising and Editing

  16. Write this webpage down • http://englishsixcurriculum.wikispaces.com/ • Your assignment: Gather information, information, information….

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