body paragraphs - where is it notes *

Question 1

topic sentence

Answer 1

the claim thesis for the paragraph . This identifies what the entire paragraph will argue

Question 2

example / evidence

Answer 2

this is where you provide examples / evidence from the text that support your topic sentence claim. They will usually be something you have directly

Question 3

analysis

Answer 3

this is the largest component of the body paragraph. Its job is to explain ho and why the evidence that you just provided supports your topic sentence claim and your overall thesis

Question 4

transition

Answer 4

this is the easiest part of the paragraph; you transition to the next paragraph and or topic

Question 5

what is the full meal ?

Answer 5

m- mini thesis / topic sentence
e - example / evidence
a - analysis
l - transition

Question 6

topic sentence notes

Answer 6

• topic sentences are the mini - thesis (argument) of your paragraph
• this sentence identifies the purpose of the paragraph
• the topic sentence is never a fact observation , plot summary , or quote
• this topic sentence makes a claim related to the thesis of the paper itself

Question 7

evidence

Answer 7

• evidence and examples can come in many forms
• you should always have evidence / examples to support your claims
• your claims are best supported with textual evidence derived from your primary text or secondary materials
• your evidence / example gives the proof of your claim

Question 8

analysis / explanation

Answer 8

• the analysis connects the example evidence to the thesis of the essay
• it explains how and why the examples support the idea of that paragraph specifically and the essay as a whole
• the analysis answers the so what question
• analysis is never plot summary or observation