Academic Paragraph Review (BRAUN)

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What is the correct order for writing an academic paragraph?

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Topic sentence, Claim, Evidence, Clarification, Concluding Sentence

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How should evidence be cited in academic writing?

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Evidence should be cited with the author's name and page number, e.g., "I had never been so free in my life" (Malcolm 2).

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is a claim in academic writing?

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A claim is a statement that supports the topic sentence and provides a reason for the argument.

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What role does evidence play in an academic paragraph?

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Evidence provides examples that support the claim and adds proof to the argument.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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Can you have multiple pieces of evidence supporting a single claim?

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True, having more than one evidence sentence can strengthen your writing.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main point of the paragraph and reinforces the claim.

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What is clarification in an academic paragraph?

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Clarification explains the evidence and how it supports the claim.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Why is it important to have a clear structure in academic writing?

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A clear structure helps readers understand the argument and follow the writer's logic.

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What is the purpose of an academic paragraph?

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The purpose is to develop a single idea or argument in a coherent and organized manner.