Body Paragraph Components Flashcards
1
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What is the order of the Body Paragraph Components?
A
Topic Sentence
Developing Sentence
Context
Quotation
Analysis
Conclusion Sentence
2
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What is the definition of a topic sentence?
A
- A topic sentence …… states the argument (interpretation) that will be explored in the rest of the paragraph.
- Contains TAG (Tittle, Author, Genre)
- 1 sentence only (can use ; punctation)
3
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What is the definition of a Developing Sentence?
A
- Provides clarification and fruther explanation of the idea in TOPs
- 1 - 2 sentences only
4
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What is the definition of a context sentence?
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- Not summary, narrows in on the TE (textual evidence) Provides the necessary details and circumstances for understanding the quoted passage.
- Orientates the reader
- 1 - 2 sentences only
5
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What is the definition of a quotation sentence?
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- Quotes passage from the text that directly reveals/supports the ideas/arguments in TOPs. Textual Evidence
- 1 - 3 sentences only
6
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What is the definition of an analysis sentence?
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- Thorough explanation (not summary) of the ways the Quotation Sentences supports/validates the ARG/ ideas in TOPs.
- Examine larger ideas and themes
- 2 - 3 sentences only
7
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What is the definition of a conclusion sentence?
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- So what? Why does this matter in terms of the story (perhaps the future)
- Not restating the TOPs
8
Q
What are some do’s of academic writing?
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- write consistently and clearly
- try not to repeat but build on
- do vary pronouns and nouns
- use textual evidence to support points
- use third person academic voice
- use transition sentences
- use the present, active voice
9
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What are some dont’s of academic writing?
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- write in long sentences
- use improper grammar
- don’t use a conversational tone
- put evidence without analysis
- do not use too many demonstrative/indefinite pronouns
- stay off topic
- base interpretation/ analysis in opinion
