Using Point, Proof, Explanation mythology Paragraph Using Point, Proof, Explanation

A paragraph must include: Topic sentence (outlines topic of paragraph) Body (states argument, gives proof, provides explanation) Concluding sentence (restates topic sentence in a fresh way)

Your topic Choose a myth Then, choose ONE of the following topics: 1. Prove three traits a main character possesses 2. Prove three lessons the reader can learn from the myth

Example of topic sentence Your topic sentence should include the following: The title of the myth (the title should be in quotation marks) The three traits or three lessons you will prove In the myth “How Prometheus Gave Humans Fire”, Prometheus demonstrates he is brave, practical and selfless.

Point, proof, explanation Use this structure to make an argument and support it You will use this method in your English classes throughout high school and it can be useful in other disciplines as well

First: Make a point Example: By stealing fire for man, Prometheus proves he is brave. Use a transition word to show you are starting a new point. To start, by stealing fire for man, Prometheus proves he is brave.

Second: Give proof (with context) Use a quotation as proof Make sure you use your “Using Quotations” note to incorporate quotations properly Include some context (who is speaking, what is happening) in your quotation introduction As Prometheus works up his courage, the narrator reveals, “he travelled swiftly to the sun, lit his torch with blazing flames from that molten ball of light and carried the precious gift of fire down to humans” (2).

Third: explain Why is this proof important? So what? How does it help prove your point? Prometheus is brave because he goes against Zeus, the supreme ruler of all gods, without hesitation to help humankind.

What does it look like all together? To start, by stealing fire for man, Prometheus proves he is brave. As Prometheus works up his courage, the narrator reveals, “he travelled swiftly to the sun, lit his torch with blazing flames from that molten ball of light and carried the precious gift of fire down to humans” (2). Prometheus is brave because he goes against Zeus, the supreme ruler of all gods, without hesitation to help humankind.

Add two more points, proofs and explanations Transition, Point #1 Context and Proof Explanation Transition, Point #2 Transition, Point#3

Concluding sentence Sum up your topic in a fresh, new way (for example, use new adjectives) By stealing fire for mankind, Prometheus demonstrates he is courageous, sensible and sympathetic.