Turning your outline into an essay!

1.A Topic Sentence – a topic sentence introduces your reader to what you will be discussing in this paragraph 2.The answer to your why/how question 3.A Sandwich (Every body needs a sandwich!) – this is your quote/paraphrase and explanation 4.A Transition – a transition shows your reader that you are now moving on to a new topic and how it connects to your previous topic Each body paragraph needs AT LEAST 4 things

 A topic sentence should introduce readers to what the subject of the paragraph is.  You should state about WHAT you are going to talk about and WHY you are going to talk about this  The trials of Odysseus are the biggest example of Odysseus’ character trait of determination. Writing a Topic Sentence

 Introduce the author or work  ALWAYS use this when you are introducing a source for the first time.  For example: In The Odyssey, a collection of Greek Mythology stories, the author Homer writes, “---” (page #)  Introduce why you are using the quote  Through the trials of Odysseus he earns back the love of Penelope when he “---”  Summary of the passage  When Odysseus returns from his long journey he finds that Penelope has gained suitors. When he learns about this Odysseus decides “---” Introducing Quotes

 Step two is to put your quote/paraphrase into your paper.  Once you have put your quote/paraphrase into your paper WITH YOUR INTEXT CITATION, your step three is to explain the quote/paraphrase. Completing the rest of the sandwich

 Transitions take your reader from one body paragraph to the next.  Briefly restate what your main idea was and then apply that to your next idea.  Example: While the trials of Odysseus show his determination the best, resisting the call of the sirens is another great example. Writing a Transition

ABC CARDS!!!

A: A lead B: A topic sentence C: A transition D: Sandwich What part of a body paragraph tells your reader what you discussed before introducing them to a new idea? Answer: C

A: A quote/paraphrase B: An explanation of the quote/paraphrase C: A transition sentence D: An introduction to the quote/paraphrase Which of the following is not needed to make a filling sandwich? Answer: C

A: The explanation B: A quote C: The introduction D: A paraphrase Which part of the sandwich has quotation marks? (“”) Answer: B

A: A way to switch your reader from one idea to the next B: A way to introduce your reader to a new paragraph C: A way to explain your idea D: A way to introduce a quote/paraphrase What is a topic sentence? Answer: B