Body paragraph , hook and conclusion
What are the 3 C's of a body paragraph ?
-Connection -Conciseness -Coherency within each of your body paragraphs , concrete detail support the topic sentence and thus refer back to / connects to your essay thesis
How many Body paragraphs do you need ?
-Depends on how many reasons you include in your thesis, as well as what the professor asks for -One strong reason means you need at least 2 CD -2 reasons means you need at least 2 CD -1 per body paragraph
Introduction order
1. Hook 2. Info adding 3. Pivot 4. Setup 5. Thesis
Body paragraph are
1. Organize 2. Focus 3.Concise 4.Thorough
Persona, anecdote
A short story to make a big point Makes the reader connect to your subject and builds credibality
What is a hook ?
Attention grabbing first part of our paper usually first sentence your hook should be one of the last things you write as it will help it be creative, purposeful, connecting to thesis and position
Analogy
Comparisson between things that are not related but are comparable in some significant respect
Definition
Defining a term that is closely related to your subject Least one to use
Organization and structure ?
Each body paragraph and its topic sentence refer directly back to the thesis statement , and it is UNIFIED
Where do Concrete Detail come from ?
From what you know -H-History -E- Entertainment -L-Literature -P-Personal Experience -S-Science or sports Current events also work
Historical Fact/ Reference
Give some background info about it Actual factual
Analogy
Hooking a reader when you are writing an essay
Simile/Metaphor
It is the second best method for hook
Conclusion paragraph
Last paragraph , neatly wraps up the paper, and leaving your reader insightful and inspired Contain 3 main parts; Restate the thesis, linking sentence, closing statement
closing statement
Leaving the reader speechless
Format of paper
Most paragraph have between 6 to 12 sentences 1st line of a paragraph is indented
What is Concrete Detail ?
These sentences support/prove the topic sentence and the thesis with the use on quotes, personal anecdotes, historical facts, and much more
What are the key features ?
Topic sentence Support sentence (CD) Explanation (CM) Concluding Sentence ( wraps up the paragraph)
How to get your readers attention ?
You can ask a rhetorical question that draws the reader into wanting to read further to discover your answer to the question
If you have more evidence it means ?
You have the stronger you've proved your argument/ position within your thesis
Introduction Paragraph ?
first paragraph in paper that introduces your subject and thesis statement introduction should be clear and concise Always get readers attention based on your subject and position Always linking your ideas from one to another Presenting your subject and purpose
Body paragraph are not
off topic example, bunch of fluff , rant
Concrete Detail is the
proof of what you are saying
Body Paragraph
provides support for your thesis, using concrete detail (specific example, facts, quotes, research)
Quote
that is relevant to your subject matter and position and is beneficial for your reader to learn something or connect to
Body paragraph connects back
with evidence to support the topic sentence , thesis statement, and introductory paragraph and as well provide explanation with commentary Coherency
