Paragraph Template A

Topic Sentence:
I chose the project _______________________________ from dosomething.org.
Supporting Sentences:
I chose this project because__________________________________________
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What I enjoyed most about the project was ______________________________
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One thing I learned from this project (or unit) is ___________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
Concluding Sentence:
I think ________________ is a great project for people because____________
_______________________________________________________________.

Paragraph Template B

Topic Sentence:
Which project did you choose?

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Supporting Sentences (3):
Why did you choose this project? Why is this cause important to you? What did you learn about
this topic? What did you learn from doing this project? What did your classmates think?

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_______________________________________________________________.
Concluding Sentence:
Re-state which project you chose and why its important

_______________________________________________________________
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Mini-Essay Template

Paragraph 1: Information about your cause

Topic Sentence:
Which cause did you choose?

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Supporting Sentences (3):
Why is this cause important to you? Why do we need to do something about this cause? Why
does society need to change? What facts can you tell us about this cause that will back up your
points? (Hint: You may need to do research! Remember No copy and pasting)

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________________________________________________________________.
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________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
Concluding Sentence:
Re-state your cause and why its important

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
Paragraph 2: Information about your project
Topic Sentence:
Which project did you choose?

________________________________________________________________
Supporting Sentences (3):

Explain your project. How does this project help your cause? What did you learn about yourself
or the topic as you did the project? What did you enjoy most about the project? Why should
other people get involved?

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_______________________________________________________________.
Concluding Sentence:
Re-state your project and why its important

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.