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Considering the QRG genre, the section about drafting a thesis statement may not be as helpful. Of course a QRG will still need a thesis, it may not be as easy as just one sentence. Since the QRG is meant to show different sides of a story, you most likely will be using topic sentences, with maybe your own thesis towards the end.
After reading Zayla's blog and Jon's Blog, I learned that my peers and I agreed on what is important to QRG and what is not. We agree that organization and flow is really important. However, my peers weren't so sure on the PIE section, but I do think that it is important in logical organization.
I also feel that even though the QRG isn't written as an essay, you can still incorporate the ideals of a PIE paragraph into the QRG. I also feel like you can incorporate a thesis or at least build a thesis throughout the QRG.
ReplyDeleteI kind of disagree with you, because I found thinking about a thesis statement was really important in the first steps of drafting. It helped me organize the direction I was going with my QRG. Although a thesis for a QRG doesn't have to be as polished as for an essay, it's still important to be able to sum up your argument succinctly.
ReplyDeleteAlso, how did you feel about the introduction, organizing information, and conclusion sections? You didn't mention those here.
Thinking back about it, I do think that PIE paragraphs could be used in the QRG. I originally said that they weren't helpful because they seemed more formal, but you could definitely do a QRG spin because illustrations help break the words, and it is important to fully explain the point.
ReplyDeleteMuch like Grace and Hunter, I didn't think the formal PIE paragraph was all that important. The way it's explained in the book is a little too formal for a QRG. That being said conventions and the idea of planning out your paragraphs so that they are clear is majorly important. I personally disagree that a thesis statement in important. Without a strong start, no one will want to read the rest of your work. A strong beginning thesis is necessary to attract readers.
ReplyDeleteYou kind of have an opposing opinion regarding the PIE paragraph - emphasis on "kind of." I do agree elements of a PIE formatted paragraph should be present, but since this isn't an essay, I feel as if they should be mixed in with more informal, conversation-like paragraphs to imrove readability. But hey, I could be totally wrong in saying that.
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