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Verdoia
English 6 / Period:
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Argument Body Paragraphs
1. Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence/claim. The topic sentence/claim makes a bold statement about the topic. Introduce the source of the information that you will be quoting. Hint at the ideas to come in the paragraph. For example: “There are several reasons why (my position) is true according to ______magazine and ______article.”
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2. After your topic sentence, provide context for your first reason. In the claim you gave a reason to support your side of the argument. This sentence gives context (or what the reader needs to know) on the first reason.
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3. Here you will use evidence – a quotation or a fact that supports the first reason. Be sure to lead into the quotation and cite the source. According to _____ article, ______states, “______” (Author’s name and page #).
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4. Provide reasoning that explains how the quotation supports the first reason. Break down the quotation into different ideas,explain what it means and how it supports the claim of the paragraph.
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5. Provide a transition and context for your second reason. Start with a transition like, “in addition” or “furthermore” to tell the reader another reason will follow. Then give background information for the second reason from the claim.
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3. Here you will use evidence – a quotation or a fact that supports the second reason. Be sure to lead into the quotation and cite the source. According to _____ article, ______states, “______” (Author’s name and page #).
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4. Provide reasoning that explains how the quotation supports the second reason. Break down the quotation into different ideas,explain what it means and how it supports the claim of the paragraph.
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5. Start with a transition word like, “finally,” or “in the end,” to tell the reader that your paragraph is ending. Then write a summary statement about the claim that you could not have made before you provided the evidence.
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