1. Writing with A Purpose

2. An analytical paragraph should… explore a specific topic or narrow area of interest within a larger text. provide accurate details as evidence for the topic selected. offer insights and commentary to give one’s readership greater understanding.

3. The key components of an analytical paragraph are: 1.topic sentence. (This is rarely, almost never a quotation) 2.supporting details (2-4) that will provide CONTEXT for the upcoming quotation 3.one specific QUOTATION that illuminates, expands, or serves to emphasize the area you are exploring.

4. The key components of an analytical paragraph are: 4.ANALYSIS – one’s own insights/thoughts that answer questions for discussion (how or why). Analysis is usually woven throughout the paragraph. 5.Repeat of 2-4 as needed 6.concluding sentence. This should be more than just a restatement of the topic sentence. It should include the key topic but expand and elaborate with greater depth and understanding. This is rarely, almost NEVER a quotation.

5. Topic Sentences (TPS) Should capture the content of the entire paragraph Should have an obvious tie to the thesis MAY be two sentences.

6. Context This is the essential background information to the quotation or evidence that you are going to use. Who says this? To whom? When/where was it said? Why? In what tone was it conveyed?

7. Quotation Always embedded and cited correctly, this should be the best possible evidence from your text to support the point. Two types: Descriptive – used to describe an event/character/trait etc. to enhance the writing Evidence – the best possible quote you can choose to prove the argument or point you’re trying to make

8. Analysis aka RVT This is answering the WHY question. Why or how does this scene or quotation support the overall point you are making. RENAME what is happening in the quotation Connect it to an analytical VERB TIE IT TO THESIS/TOPIC THINKING

9. Analytical paragraphs should avoid: phrases like: I think, I believe, I will discuss. I, me, my, you, us, we as pronouns referring to you and your readership. past tense (Write in present tense for both the story details and your own insights). contractions. slang or modern diction (language should be precise and intend always to make clear and cogent points). repetition and redundancy.