Effects of Television Effects of Television Graphic OrganizerGraphic Organizer

IntroductionIntroduction

Attention Grabber

Guiding Sentence (from prompt)

Stance Sentence (your stance)

Here is where you will plan

your introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

Attention Grabber there’s a hidden danger in your home

Guiding Sentence (from prompt) tv is very popular among children

Stance too much tv is harmful

Get the reader’s attention

Guide your reader back to

the prompt

Take a stance

BodyBody

Topic Sentence and Keyword from the prompt

Topic #1 Topic #2 Topic #3

Detail Detail Detail

Detail Detail Detail

Detail Detail Detail

Here is where you will plan the body of your composition.

Body paragraph

#1

Body paragraph

#2

Body paragraph

#3

BodyBody

Thesis Sentence and Keyword from the prompt – too much television is harmful for children

Topic #1 violence on tv is harmful Topic #2 leads to obesity Topic #3 sleep problems

Detail appears funny Detail sitting still Detail late night shows

Detail no consequences Detail lack of exercise Detail too excited to sleep

Detail imitate or become immune Detail snacks while watching Detail tired during the day

Thesis and prompt reminder

Topic #1 and

examples (proof)

Topic #2 and

examples (proof)

Topic #3 and

examples (proof)

ConclusionConclusion

Guiding Sentence Reminder

Stance Reminder

Conclusion

Here is where you will plan your conclusion.

ConclusionConclusion

Guiding Sentence Reminder – children enjoy watching tv

Stance Reminder – too much tv is dangerous

Conclusion parents should limit tv watching

Reminder of the prompt

Reminder of your stance

Conclusion or call to

action

Attention Grabber there’s a hidden danger in your home

Guiding Sentence (from prompt) tv is very popular among

childrenStance too much tv is harmful

Topic Sentence and Keyword from the prompt – too much television is harmful for children

Topic #1 violence on tv is harmful Topic #2 leads to obesity Topic #3 Poor Sleep Patterns

Detail appears funny Detail sitting still Detail late night shows

Detail no consequences Detail lack of exercise Detail too excited to sleep

Detail imitate or become immune Detail snacks while watching Detail tired during the day

Guiding Sentence Reminder – children enjoy watching tv

Stance Reminder – too much tv is dangerous

Conclusion parents should limit tv watching

Topic Sentence and Keyword from the prompt – too much television is harmful for children