-TOPIC SENTENCE (TS)
   Definition: A sentence that reveals 
    what the content of the paragraph will 
    address; the main idea (stated)
   This is the first sentence of any 
    paragraph. 
   When responding to a prompt, you can 
    restate part of the prompt as you TS. 
  CONCRETE DETAIL (CD)
  Definition: Facts, evidence, proof, 
   quotations, or a specific reference 
   from/to a text that helps develop the 
   main idea of the paragraph.
  All paragraphs should have two CDs.
  CDs need to be introduced with 
   transitions. 
   TRANSITION
   Definition: A word or phrase that signals 
     the writer is about to reveal a detail from a 
     text that is not his or her own idea.
   Transitions help to make a paragraph flow 
     more smoothly.
   Transitions are usually followed by a 
     comma.
   Examples:
     For instance, for example, in addition, 
       additionally, consequently, as a result, 
       furthermore, etc. 
  COMMENTARY (CM)
  Definition: interpretation, 
   explanation, analysis, opinion, 
   and/or support that explains why the 
   CD is important and how it connects 
   to the main idea stated in the TS.
  Your commentary is your own 
   thinking. 
   CHUNK
   Definition: The combination of concrete 
     details (CD) and commentary (CM).
   Formula: 
     
       1 concrete detail + 2 commentary
             (or more) 
      This creates a fully developed
       explanation!