Open Response - The Body

Question 1

body paragraph I

Answer 1

• topic sentence
• • identifies specifically the concept being explored as direction by the prompt
• develops the nature of the concept being explored by the prompt
• • don’t summarize, but do provide sufficient details to make your point
• • tell the event and make a connection with that event

Question 2

body paragraph II

Answer 2

• this is our deep theme paragraph
• identifies specifically the concept being explored as directed by the prompt
• the prompt has given us two tasks; write one paragraph for each task. this is task II

Question 3

tips

Answer 3

• avoid exclusive summary; embrace specific details
• address the prompt, be specific, and dig in deeper with each sentence
• some events will have to be relayed, just don’t be a book reporter

Question 4

note

Answer 4

• start by writing a topic sentence
• it should focus on what the prompt
• discussion = body paragraph
• connect it to the prompt and provide analysis
• using specific details
• don’t just be a book reporter
• two