Revision of 3 ex strategy

Revision of 3EX strategyMaking an old handout new…again

Old doc gets a makeoverVisual Representation of Three-Ex Strategies

Exposition sentences state your claim(s) or subclaim(s). They introduce ideas and tell readers why your ideas are important. Sometimes this type of sentence might be called a “topic sentence,” “main point,” or even a “thesis statement.” While not every paragraph requires an explicitly stated point, many types of writing do require that you have explicit statements of exposition. When highlighting paragraphs within your essay, think of exposition sentences as yellow.

Example: The text in the ad indicates the importance of physical appearance. Example sentences provide support for the exposition. Your support might come from research, from close-reading of a text you are responding to, or from your own experience and observation. Generally, you should have at least two examples for every major point of exposition in your essay. When highlighting paragraphs within your essay, think of example sentences as pink.

Example: The answer in the pink box reads, “I love my mother, but I don’t love her thighs.”

Explanation sentences explain how your example(s) illustrate your exposition. These sentences show readers how you got from Point A to Point B. How exactly do your examples support your point? Also, how does a paragraph’s point relate to previous points made? How do you define important terms of your discussion? When highlighting paragraphs within your essay, think of explanation sentences as blue.

Example: This answer stresses the idea of maintaining what the woman considers to be a positive physical appearance.

EXPLANATION approximately 2-6 sentences for each example

(Links fact(s) to point and explains its significance. Also may include scenarios as illustrations of fact’s significance)

EXAMPLE approximately 1-2 sentences for each point

(Fact(s), quotes, and other types of evidence from observation or research)

EXPOSITION approximately 1-4 sentences

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• what is the paragraph's point? Paragraphs should only make one point.

• why is it relevant?

Exposition 1-4 sentences

• facts, quotes, and other types of evidence from research and observations--solid evidence for the exposition

• examples should give concrete evidence of the exposition.

Example 2-3 sentences for each point

• links examples (facts) to exposition (point)• explains examples significance-may include scenarios as

illustrations of fact's significance

Explanation 2-6 sentences for each example

The 3EX Strategy—a smart way to think about paragraph structure

This chart shows what elements go into a well developed paragraph. Keeping these EX’s in mind will help you structure a fine paragraph.

The OldI have been using this

handout for 3 years and it is very dull and confusing. There is too much text on the page, and the layout is visually busy, which can create confusion for the student.

My goal was to make something simple and clean.

Visual Representation of Three-Ex Strategies

Exposition sentences state your claim(s) or subclaim(s). They introduce ideas and tell readers why your ideas are important. Sometimes this type of sentence might be called a “topic sentence,” “main point,” or even a “thesis statement.” While not every paragraph requires an explicitly stated point, many types of writing do require that you have explicit statements of exposition. When highlighting paragraphs within your essay, think of exposition sentences as yellow.

Example: The text in the ad indicates the importance of physical appearance. Example sentences provide support for the exposition. Your support might come from research, from close-reading of a text you are responding to, or from your own experience and observation. Generally, you should have at least two examples for every major point of exposition in your essay. When highlighting paragraphs within your essay, think of example sentences as pink.

Example: The answer in the pink box reads, “I love my mother, but I don’t love her thighs.”

Explanation sentences explain how your example(s) illustrate your exposition. These sentences show readers how you got from Point A to Point B. How exactly do your examples support your point? Also, how does a paragraph’s point relate to previous points made? How do you define important terms of your discussion? When highlighting paragraphs within your essay, think of explanation sentences as blue.

Example: This answer stresses the idea of maintaining what the woman considers to be a positive physical appearance.

EXPLANATION approximately 2-6 sentences for each example

(Links fact(s) to point and explains its significance. Also may include scenarios as illustrations of fact’s significance)

EXAMPLE approximately 1-2 sentences for each point

(Fact(s), quotes, and other types of evidence from observation or research)

EXPOSITION approximately 1-4 sentences

(What is the point? Why is it relevant?)

The NewColor—the color

pattern is harmonious to suggest the harmony of the paragraph.

Shape—the shapes used are a repetition of rectangles, again to show similarities.

Text revision—the “EX” words stand out in the box and the definition of each “EX” is bulleted for clarity.

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Color MapI added another graphic

element because I wanted the class to see how a paragraph is organized by color.

The shape and color are important because the rectangle is suggests strong support and the colors harmonious, much like a paragraph should be.

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A Color Map of a well organized paragraph using the 3EX strategy

Final Handout

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Ex po sit io n

Example

expl ana t ion Example expl ana t ion Ex po sit io n

A Color Map of a well organized paragraph using the 3EX strategy

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Revision of 3 ex strategy