Jane Schaffer How-To
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Jane Schaffer Paragraph is a 5 sentence paragraph that has a definite
structure and transition from one idea to the next. You must follow the
guidelines specifically.
The first sentence is
your Topic Sentence (TS). The second sentence should be a Concrete
Detail; some fact or quote from the story or article (CD). The CD
should start with the transition "For example". You must use your own
thinking in the third sentence, the Commentary Sentence (CM). Complete
the sentence "This shows that..." by answering how the CD supports the
TS. The fourth sentence Commentary Sentence 2 (CM) should go on to
explain the first commentary sentence further by answering 1 of 4
choices in sentence starters: 1. This also shows that... 2. This is
important because... 3. This is because... 4. This shows that... The
fifth sentence is the Concluding Sentence (CS). It should begin with
the sentence starter,"As a result" or another concluding transition. |
JANE SCHAFFER TERMS
Concrete Detail CD:
Stuff
from the story, the "what", facts, examples, illustrations, evidence,
support, plot references, paraphrases, citations, quotations, plot
summary, What really happens in the story?
Commentary CM:
Stuff
from your head, the "so what?" words with feelings behind them that you
can describe to me. Analysis, interpretation, a character's feelings,
George feels ______. How does __ feel on the inside? opinion,
inference, insight, reasons, color commentator.
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JANE SCHAFFER PARAGRAPH EXAMPLE:
TS-Cinderella
leads a miserable life. CD-For example, she does all the cooking,
cleaning, and sewing. CM-This shows that she feels taken advantage of
by her selfish stepmother and stepsisters. CM-This is important because
her horrible life gives her a present, her fairy godmother. CS-As a
result, she becomes a princess.
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