Body Paragraphs- TACQT Format What does TACQT stand for? _______________________

What is a ____________________? Transition A sentence that _____________ one paragraph to another – it transitions the reader from one point to the next. Why is a transition important? Transitions will help your essay achieve cohesiveness – it will feel like it all _______________together nicely and won’t feel choppy or disconnected.

What is an ____________________? Assertion Topic sentence or _______________of the paragraph Directs the development of the paragraph Should relate to the _____________ statement Why is the assertion important? The assertion is the statement that tells the reader exactly what the paragraph is about. Everything in the paragraph should relate to and __________________ the assertion.

What is the ____________________? Context Explanation of the _________________________ The writer’s explanation of his/her thinking on the main idea/topic sentence Why is context important? The context allows you to give background/additional important _________________________ to the audience. It provides an opportunity to explain ___________ your assertion is correct, which you will then support with your quotes and explanations.

What is a _______________________? Quote & Explanation Quote: ______________ from the text that supports your topic sentence Unless otherwise stated, this should always be a direct quote from the text Explanation The _______________ behind why you chose this or these particular examples to support the topic of your paragraph What is the importance of the quote and explanation? Proof _________________ your argument by showing the audience that you aren’t just making random claims. Your claims are supported by other people, ideologies, experiences, etc.

What is the ____________________? Tie In Concluding sentence(s) ____________________ of the paragraph’s idea – wrap it up Make a strong statement to reinforce the argument you have made in the paragraph What is important about the tie-in? The tie-in brings _____________________ to the paragraph The audience should understand your main point and see how this paragraph proves the thesis.