body paragraphs i can write an introduction, but i don’t know what to do after, help me
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
BODY PARAGRAPHS
I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME.
![Page 2: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
REVIEW OF INTRO
• Hook (Question, Quote, Statement)
• Background/Overview Sentences (Author, Title of Work, Plot Summary)
• Thesis (Argument using Subpoints)
![Page 3: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
![Page 4: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
• What are:
• Hook
• Overview Sentences
• Thesis
![Page 5: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
TOPIC SENTENCE (TS)
• The TS is a sentence that presents the first main idea you will use to prove your thesis.
• A TS is the first sentence of a body paragraph and includes a subject, commentary words, and an explanation of the commentary words chosen.
![Page 6: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
TOPIC SENTENCE (TS) EXAMPLE
![Page 7: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
PRACTICE BODY PARAGRAPH WRITING
• Write a Thesis about one theme from the Ravine
• Choose one of the subpoints
• Write a topic sentence from your chosen subpoint.
![Page 8: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
CONCRETE DETAIL (CD)
• A CD is a sentence or sentences that present a piece of factual evidence or an example from the text of the literary work or historical text.
• The CD must be powerful, revealing in some way, and supportive of the TS (and overall thesis).
• At times, your CD will be a paraphrase of what took place in the text. Your example should be as specific as possible and should almost always include a direct quote.
![Page 9: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
CONCRETE DETAIL EXAMPLE
![Page 10: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
PRACTICE BODY PARAGRAPH WRITING
• Write two concrete details supporting your topic sentence
• Must relate back to Thesis & Topic Sentence
![Page 11: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
COMMENTARY
• A CM is a sentence that voices your perspective, your interpretation, or your evaluation of the CD you selected.
• Here is where you analyze things like character personality and motive, author technique, significance of events, causes of conflicts, etc.
• Remember that your CM should always explicitly explain how your CD advances your thesis.
![Page 12: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
COMMENTARY EXAMPLE
![Page 13: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
PRACTICE BODY PARAGRAPH WRITING
• Write two commentary statements for each of your Concrete Details
• Don’t forget to explain how it relates back to the Thesis & Topic sentence.
![Page 14: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
CONCLUDING SENTENCE
• Write a sentence that acts as an insightful mini-conclusion of the argument made in your BP while also serving as a transitional link to the next paragraph.
• It’s a tough sentence to write, but a powerful and important one when finished.
• This sentence must be something new and interesting (not just a cop-out repeat) and must be ALL commentary.
![Page 15: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
CONCLUDING SENTENCE EXAMPLE
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfV_yM7A1SY
![Page 16: BODY PARAGRAPHS I CAN WRITE AN INTRODUCTION, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER, HELP ME](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062304/56649d9d5503460f94a8656b/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
PRACTICE BODY PARAGRAPH WRITING
• Write a concluding sentence to your paragraph
• Does it relate back to your paragraph’s topic sentence?
• Does it transition to your next topic sentence (second subpoint)?
• Is it all commentary?