What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
To make an assertion and express the essay’s main idea
What is the main purpose of a body paragraph?
To support the assertion made in the thesis statement
A well-developed body paragraph typically contains:
7–9 sentences
Which sentence introduces the specific point being made in a body paragraph?
Topic sentence
What is the purpose of extension sentences?
To provide context for the upcoming quote
What must always come before a quote in a body paragraph?
Signal phrase
Which of the following is included in an MLA citation?
Author’s last name and page number
What is the main goal of the analysis portion of a body paragraph?
To explain how the quote supports the thesis
Extension Sentences
Provides context for the quote
one example of a signal phrase.
“Marji explains…” “In the text it states…”
Write a topic sentence for a body paragraph that would support the thesis above.
Teachers should limit homework to ensure students can participate in extracurricular activities outside of school.
Which sentence is your thesis statement in your paragraph
Your thesis is the LAST sentence in your introduction.
Body Paragraph format
Topic Sentence
Extension Sentence(s)
Quotes from the text
Analysis
Extension Sentence(s)
Quotes from the text
Analysis
Concluding sentence
Topic sentence had to state
what the paragraph will prove and why