Day 35: Drafting the GRP: Using PIE to Build Up Body Paragraphs (cont.)

Objectives: Students will be able to
a. Write three important points for the GRP.
c. Identify the elements in a PIE structure.
b. Use PIE structure to develop body paragraphs.

I. Review: We have been working on developing the first draft of the GRP. We already have an introduction and now we are trying to develop the body paragraphs. In order to do so, we are using PIE structure.
PIE = POINT
ILLUSTRATION
EXPLANATION

The POINT is an important statement about the topic.
The ILLUSTRATION is a quote, paraphrase, or summary from a source used to back up, support, explain, exemplify the point.
The EXPLANATION is a comment to extend what has been said in order to establish its relevance in the discussion.

This is the example I created for you during last class.

Added to the introduction we wrote together, we are beginning to write the first draft for the GRP.

Continue developing your outline in this way.

II. At the same time you work on your first draft, try to build your REFERENCE PAGE. This will save you a great deal of work at the end.

III. Today we will continue working on the structure of the body paragraphs for the GRP.

A. Individually, go over the sources for the GRP. Think about points that can be included in the first draft. Write them down on the sheet provided.

B. Please, go to your respective corners and get together with your group peers.

1. Rethink the points you produced last class.

2. Share the points you just wrote about.

3. Discuss as a group and come up with three points.

4. Once you have a minimum of three points, fill up the sheet provided.

5. Select one of your points. Look for information in the sources to support, exemplify, illustrate, explain in more detail, etc., these point. Write an APA citation of the material. Enter this information on the sheet provided. Discuss possible ways you would explain this to your reader.

Assignment
Apply these notions we have been working on to develop your IRP first draft. Dateline: Monday, April 16, 9:00 AM. Upload it to Dropbox (IRP_first draft). In addition, bring a hard copy to class.