Jane Schaffer Method

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Across
  1. 5. Sentence The last sentence in a body paragraph. It is all commentary, does not repeat key words, and gives a finished feeling to the paragraph.
  2. 7. The Essay The step that is done after prewriting and before the first draft of the essay; it outlines your thesis, topic sentences, concrete, details, and commentary ideas.
  3. 8. Draft The first version of your essay (also called a rough draft).
  4. 9. This is what connects the concrete detail to the prompt when prewriting
  5. 14. Your opinion or comment about something; not concrete detail. Synonyms include opinion, insight, analysis, interpretation, inference, personal response, feelings, evaluation, explication, and reflection.
Down
  1. 1. Draft The final version of your essay (after your revisions are completed.)
  2. 2. Paragraph The last paragraph in your essay. It may sum up or reflect on your ideas. It is all commentary.
  3. 3. The process of getting your concrete details down on paper before you organize your essay into paragraphs.
  4. 4. The first paragraph of an essay. It includes the thesis most often at the end.
  5. 6. A sentence with a subject (topic) and an opinion.This comes somewhere in your introductory paragraph and most often at the end.
  6. 10. A piece of writing that gives your thoughts about a subject.
  7. 11. Sentence The first sentence in a body paragraph. This must have a subject and opinion for the paragraph. It must support your thesis.
  8. 12. Details Specific details that form the backbone or core of your body paragraphs. Synonyms include facts, specifics, proof, evidence, quotations, paraphrasing, or plot references.
  9. 13. Paragraph A middle paragraph in an essay. It develops a point you want to make that supports your essay.