The document provides guidance on writing a multi-paragraph essay using an accordion structure. It advises writers to include a topic sentence, reasons with details or facts using transitions, explanations or examples, and a concluding sentence that reminds readers of the topic. This structure is demonstrated through an example paragraph about favorite foods.
4. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.
Slow Down! Give a reason, detail, or
fact. Use a transition.
5. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.
Slow Down! Give a reason, detail, or
fact. Use a transition.
Stop! Explain. Give an example.
6. Accordion paragraph
Go! Write a topic sentence.
Slow Down! Give a reason, detail, or
fact. Use a transition.
Stop! Explain. Give an example.
Go back! Remind the reader of
your topic.
7. Accordion Paragraph Example
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
8. Accordion Paragraph Example
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
9. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
10. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
11. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
12. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
13. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
14. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
15. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2
16. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2
17. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2
18. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2
19. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2 Go Back Sentence
20. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2 Go Back Sentence
21. Accordion Paragraph Example
Topic Sentence Reason #1 Example #1
My two favorite foods are cookies and ice
cream. First I like cookies. Chocolate chip and
oatmeal cookies taste the best when they are fresh
and homemade. My second favorite food is ice
cream. I especially like to have chocolate and vanilla
ice cream with cake at a birthday party. Cookies and
ice cream are definitely two of my favorite foods.
Reason #2 Example #2 Go Back Sentence