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