color coded paragraphs

The paragraph format in most essays is similar.  There should be introduction, a few ideas with examples, then a conclusion.

To help with this format, color coded sentences in paragraphs are a good idea.

Green will be used for topic or introduction sentences.
Yellow for individual reasons or details.
Red for examples or more depth.
Green can be used at the end to conclude the paragraph.

Mr Dean's Creativity Lecture

Mr Dean defined creativity and what the concept means. First he explained that creativity is production, not reproduction.  When a person first makes something, that is a creative act.  Copying that thing may show artistic skill but is not creative.  Then he described what he knew about creativity.  It is fun but also hard work. This is similar to many sports.  Soccer is fun but tiring.  One cannot be lazy and creative. Finally, he said creativity is real and can be researched.  It is not magic.  Researchers know how to encourage and discourage creativity and even how to measure it. Creativity is production, fun and understandable.  It is not reproduction, easy or magic.

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