Organize with a three-part structure. 

A Use the three-part structure.

Nonfiction:

1.    Introduction of topic and opinion about it

2.     Details that support your opinion

3.     Remind the reader why they should be convinced of your thesis.

Fiction:

1.     Introduction of characters and problem

2.     Problems get worse. 

3.     Problem is solved (or not).

D Information that is not appropriate should be moved or deleted. 

E Don’t cut a good paragraph in two. 

F Find a strong opening line.

What’s wrong below?

In ancient Rome, the Christians were thrown in the lion's dens.  It was a sport for the Romans.  The Jews were sometimes blamed for the death of Jesus.  These sporting events usually took place in the Coliseum. 

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What’s the most boring way you could begin a research report about the human brain?  A rattlesnake?  The United States Constitution?  We all know: “In this report, I will tell you about…”

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