Mastering the Double-Chunk Paragraph Structure
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Double-Chunk Paragraph
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Contains:
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Topic sentence
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Concrete detail (quote from text)
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2 or more commentary sentences
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Additional concrete detail
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2 or more additional commentary
sentences
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Concluding/transition sentence
Topic Sentence
The main idea of the paragraph, found
at the beginning of the paragraph.
Concrete Detail
A sentence containing facts, statements, or
evidence that supports the topic sentence.
This is your supporting evidence, NOT your
analysis. Begins with a transition word or
phrase:
Transitions for Concrete Details
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Concrete Detail:
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For example
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For instance
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To illustrate
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Thus
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In particular
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Specifically
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Concrete Detail:
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In addition
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Furthermore
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Moreover
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Additionally
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Similarly
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Likewise
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Consequently
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Commentary
Sentences that contain your interpretation, explanation,
analysis, or insight into the text. Use transitions like:
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This shows that
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Notice how
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This is because
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The reader can clearly see here that
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This is important because
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Therefore
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Concluding Sentence
Wraps up the paragraph and rephrases the
main idea in a new way.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the double-chunk paragraph structure, including components such as topic sentences, concrete details, commentary sentences, and concluding statements. Learn how to effectively structure your paragraphs with supporting evidence and analysis to strengthen your writing.
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Contains: Topic sentence Concrete detail (quote from text) 2 or more commentary sentences Additional concrete detail 2 or more additional commentary sentences Concluding/transition sentence
Topic Sentence The main idea of the paragraph, found at the beginning of the paragraph.
Concrete Detail A sentence containing facts, statements, or evidence that supports the topic sentence. This is your supporting evidence, NOT your analysis. Begins with a transition word or phrase:
Transitions for Concrete Details 1st Concrete Detail: For example For instance To illustrate Thus In particular Specifically 2nd Concrete Detail: In addition Furthermore Moreover Additionally Similarly Likewise Consequently
Commentary Sentences that contain your interpretation, explanation, analysis, or insight into the text. Use transitions like: This shows that Notice how This is because The reader can clearly see here that This is important because Therefore
Concluding Sentence Wraps up the paragraph and rephrases the main idea in a new way.
