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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.