Body Paragraphs and Introduction

Personal Anecdote/Anecdote

A short story you might tell when you're trying to get to a bigger point. Using an anecdote to begin your paper makes the reader connect to your subject, and also builds your credibility showing you relate to the subject. You could also explain a short account of a real incident or person that you heard, saw on the news, read about, or know someone else to have experienced.

Ways of Creating Commentary

Asking yourself the W?s (who, what, when, where, why, & how) about the CDs and then answering them to become your commentary. Obviously choosing which answers of commentary make and prove your overall topic the best.

The Three C's

CONNECTION, CONCISENESS, & COHERENCY

Closing Statement Call of Action

Calling audience to make a change

Definition

Defining a term that is closely related to your subject. Provide a definition that your audience may not know.

Format of Paper in Terms of Body Paragraph

Most paragraphs have between 6 to 12 sentences. The 1st line of a paragraph is indented

Thematic Statement

Relating to the real world; message about the topic you're writing on; bumper sticker phrase

How a Conclusion should setup

Restated Thesis, Who cares,Who cares (again), Closing statement

Historical Fact/ Reference

Should be relevant to your paper's subject, and give some background information about it.Reference to a historical figure, time period, or piece of literature without directly calling it by name (alluding to it). Should be actually factual, as well as, something they probably wouldn't know.

Quote

Starting your paper out with a quote that is relevant to your subject matter & position, and is beneficial for your reader to learn something or connect to.

what is a Hook?

The attention grabbing first part of your paper. Usually the first sentence or first several sentences of your paper's introduction. Your hook should be one of the last things you write as it will help it be:

Supporting Sentences and Concrete details.

These sentences support/prove the topic sentence and thesis and With use of quotes, personal anecdotes/anecdotes, historical facts/references (societal/cultural), literary quotes/references, media references (news/video games), scientific facts, statistics, or examples. These must be in complete sentences or woven into complete sentences. You are to embed quotes and cite if you use those as evidence.

Where Concrete Details Come from

You must write what you know - which is why writing can be a challenge for those who refuse to learn... H- History E- Entertainment (movies, video games, etc.) L- Literature P- Personal experience (weakest 1- why? S- Science or Sports

Conclusion and Closing Statement

The last paragraph in an essay that neatly wraps up the paper, and leaves your reader insightful and inspired.

Body paragraphs Don't

A brief, non-specific, off topic example.A bunch of fluff to fill up the page. Off topic non-sense or where you veer off topic. A rant (complaining) about a topic you may disagree with

Analogy

An analogy is a comparison between things that are not related, but are comparable in some significant respect.

Key Features of Body Paragraphs

Topic sentence, Supporting sentences (concrete details), Elaborating or Explanatory sentences (commentary), Concluding Sentence (wraps up paragraph, connecting back to thesis)

Explanatory or Elaborating Sentences

Your explanation/elaboration, analyzing the Concrete Details. Ultimately, tying it back to prove the thesis. Sentences that explain the connection between the supporting sentences/concrete details and the overall topic. You do this so your reader is NOT forced to assume. As the writer you are to guide and direct them, ultimately, showing and proving to them that your thesis is valid.

Commentary

Is providing analysis that explains what you want them to know and see in order to connect your ideas in a coherent manner. Explains how the facts you have given support the topic sentence in your paragraph. Usually answers the questions "Why?" and "How?". Do the thinking for your readers - connect and explain your facts. Persuade as if you were a lawyer or a salesperson

The Introduction Paragraph

introduces subject and thesis statements should be clear concise gets readers attention connect with your audience presenting subjects and purpose

Closing Statement of Clincher

last sentence that gives finality to paper. similar to an attention grabber. makes them think and leaves an impression

A good closing statement does...

often returns to some aspect of the introduction in a "full-circle" ending" or framing up. Refers back to how you started your essay, HOOK sentence.

Writing a Good Conclusion

A good conclusion will leave your reader with a feeling of completion, as well as a sense of inspiration or thoughtfulness→ closing statement(clincher). "give them something to think about."

Organization and Structure of Body paragraphs

Each body paragraph and its topic sentence refer directly back to the thesis statement. every sentence in your body paragraph(s) must point back to and support their topic sentences.

Closing Statement Anecdote

End with a personal anecdote if you didn't have one in your introduction, Circle Around/Frame up- Explain personal anecdotes message that you used in your hook

Closing Statement: Quote

Ending an essay with a quote that's relevant to your topic, Circle Around/Frame up- Responding to the quote stated in your hook

Factors on the Number of Body Paragraphs

Factors: depends on how many reasons you have in your thesis as well was what the professor asks. Amount of Evidence: One strong reason means you need at least 2 concrete details for that body and 2 reasons means you need at least 2 concrete details(s)→ 1 per body paragraph

Purpose Of Hook

Hooking a reader when you are writing an essay is just as important as a movie trailer to the success of the movie.

Concluding/Transition sentence

Last sentence of paragraph - should transition into next paragraph topic/conclude paragraph to move on.

Simile/Metaphor

S=Comparison 2 indirect things using "like" or "as" And= Comparing 2 indirect things stating how one thing is another. (Key words that can be used are TO BE VERBS)

Introduction Order

hook, Info Adding, pivot, Setup, Thesis.

Restating the Thesis

summary without repetition most specific part of conclusion include transition thats shows your concluding write subject/stance in new way reminds reader what you have written

Body Paragraph

support for thesis using concrete details EX specific examples, facts, qoutes, research, statistics, and connects back with evidence to support topic sentence thesis statement and introductory paragraph