Build powerful body paragraphs step-by-step
Main point/topic sentence
Sentence Starters: "The author shows...", "Through [character]'s actions...", "This text demonstrates..."
1-2 sentence setup (Who? What's happening?)
Questions to answer: Who is involved? What's happening? When/where does this occur?
Quote or example (must be integrated, not dropped)
Integration Tips: Don't just drop quotes! Use phrases like "As [character] states..." or "When [author] writes..."
Most important - explain why this quote matters
Guiding Questions:
Sentence Starters: "This reveals...", "This demonstrates...", "This proves..."
Connection back to thesis
Purpose: Show how this paragraph supports your main argument. Connect back to your thesis.
Your compiled paragraph will appear here as you fill in each step...