1. Body paragraphs

2. Essays! Review characteristics and techniques for writing an Intro: –First: –Second: –Third: –What order do you write them in? –What is the formula for a good thesis?

3. Essays Purpose of the body: How many paragraphs? Organization: Why put these paragraphs in this order?

4. Essays A body paragraph: –Topic Sentence—Thesis of the paragraph, supports the thesis of the essay –Evidence (With Lead in/out!) –Concluding sentence (can be related to lead out)

5. Incorporating evidence Evidence should be specific Evidence should prove the topic sentence Evidence should include explanation of its relevance Evidence should include a lead in/lead out –Lead in: “For example,” “Smith says in his book,” “For instance,” “As the text says,” etc. –Lead out: Explanation of why this evidence matters to the topic. NEVER ASSUME THE EVIDENCE IS SELF-EXPLANATORY!

6. Transitions Internal and External Tier 1: Signpost words –(First, Second, Next, Last) Tier 2: Power words and phrases –(However, Therefore, In consequence, In contrast, etc.) Tier 3: Sentence transitions –(Not only do Narwhals invoke mythic and fantastic imagery, but they also make such characteristics attainable and real.) Use Tier 1 rarely, Tier 2 internally, and Tier 3 externally

7. What is theme? Theme is a main idea or meaning that shows up throughout a piece of literature. Theme is NOT plot: –Dimmesdale suffers because of his hidden guilt.— NOT theme –Hiding our problems from the world causes us to suffer—Theme Theme is more than one word: –Guilt—NOT theme (this is a topic) –The way hidden guilt causes us to suffer—Theme