2. Body Paragraphs Follow TIQA

3. Body Paragraphs Body Paragraphs should follow TIQA … Body Paragraphs should follow TIQA … Topic sentence Topic sentence Introduce quote Introduce quote Quote Quote Analysis Analysis

4. T opic Sentence The topic sentence is the most important part of your paragraph because it indicates what your paragraph is about. The topic sentence is the most important part of your paragraph because it indicates what your paragraph is about. Your topic sentence should be clear, concise, and specific. Your topic sentence should be clear, concise, and specific. Your topic sentence is the BIG idea that all other sentences in the paragraph must support. Your topic sentence is the BIG idea that all other sentences in the paragraph must support.

5. Topic Sentence Each topic sentence must support the THESIS statement You are trying to prove your THESIS statement. Each Topic Sentence needs to advance your argument.

6. Remember our Thesis … Based on his journey, Russell goes through a drastic metamorphosis throughout Dogsong where he evolves from a naïve and childish fourteen year old into an impressive young man

7. T opic Sentence Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the first body paragraph …. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the first body paragraph …. Russell really loves his dog. Russell really loves his dog. When Russell begins his journey, he is a naïve and childish fourteen year old. When Russell begins his journey, he is a naïve and childish fourteen year old. Oogruk is a trusted friend and advisor of Russell. Oogruk is a trusted friend and advisor of Russell.

8. T opic Sentence The answer is …. The answer is …. When Russell begins his journey, he is a naïve and childish fourteen year old. ? Why … Your essay is about Russell (not his dog or Oogruk). Your essay is about Russell (not his dog or Oogruk). In the first body paragraph, your topic sentence should focus on the character as he or she is at the beginning of the book. In the first body paragraph, your topic sentence should focus on the character as he or she is at the beginning of the book.

9. T opic Sentence Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the second body paragraph …. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the second body paragraph …. Russell is very sad when Oogruk, his loving mentor, dies. Russell is very sad when Oogruk, his loving mentor, dies. After Oogruk passes away, the dogs are Russell’s only companions. After Oogruk passes away, the dogs are Russell’s only companions. As Russell continues his journey, he learns that he must grow up in order to face the challenges that face him. As Russell continues his journey, he learns that he must grow up in order to face the challenges that face him.

10. T opic Sentence The answer is …. The answer is …. As Russell continues his journey, he learns that he must grow up in order to face the challenges that face him. ? Why … Your essay is about Russell (not his dog or Oogruk). Your essay is about Russell (not his dog or Oogruk). In the second body paragraph, your topic sentence should focus on experiences/characters that either help change your character or leaves your character unchanged. In the second body paragraph, your topic sentence should focus on experiences/characters that either help change your character or leaves your character unchanged.

11. T opic Sentence Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the third body paragraph …. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the third body paragraph …. By the end of Russell’s journey, he is a mature self-sufficient young man who can survive by himself. By the end of Russell’s journey, he is a mature self-sufficient young man who can survive by himself. Russell kills a polar bear, the most feared animal in the Artic, with an ivory spear. Russell kills a polar bear, the most feared animal in the Artic, with an ivory spear. Russell feels that both he and the dogs function as one. Russell feels that both he and the dogs function as one.

12. T opic Sentence The answer is …. The answer is …. By the end of Russell’s journey, he is a mature self-sufficient young man who can survive by himself. ? Why … In the third body paragraph, your topic sentence should focus on how you view your character at the end of the book. In the third body paragraph, your topic sentence should focus on how you view your character at the end of the book.

13. I ntroduce Quote Introduce quote: Before you supply the quote/passage that supports your topic sentence, you need to introduce it. What this means is that you give some context to the quote. If someone is speaking the quote, you should tell your reader who is talking. Introduce quote: Before you supply the quote/passage that supports your topic sentence, you need to introduce it. What this means is that you give some context to the quote. If someone is speaking the quote, you should tell your reader who is talking.

14. I ntroduce Quote Here’s an example …. Here’s an example …. After Oogruk passes away, the dogs are Russell’s only companions, so he becomes closer to them, thinking of them as family.

15. I ntroduce Quote Important Tip: Use the present tense. Important Tip: Use the present tense. After Oogruk passes away, the dogs are Russell’s only companions, so he becomes closer to them, thinking of them as family.

16. Q uote Provide a quote/passage that supports the topic sentence. Provide a quote/passage that supports the topic sentence.

17. Q uote Here’s a quote that reflects CHANGE in Russell …. Here’s a quote that reflects CHANGE in Russell …. “Out before me they go. Out before me they curve in the long line out before me. They go, I go, we go. They are me” (83).

18. Q uote Important Tip: Don’t forget your parenthetical citation – the page number of your quote! Important Tip: Don’t forget your parenthetical citation – the page number of your quote! End punctuation goes after the parentheses. End punctuation goes after the parentheses. “Out before me they go. Out before me they curve in the long line out before me. They go, I go, we go. They are me” (83).

19. A nalysis After the quote, spend about 2 to 3 sentences discussing how this quote proves the character’s change or lack of change. After the quote, spend about 2 to 3 sentences discussing how this quote proves the character’s change or lack of change.

20. A nalysis Here’s an example analysis of our quote … Here’s an example analysis of our quote … Russell now realizes that he can no longer count on Oogruk to take care of him. If he is to survive, he must take responsibility for himself and his dog team. After days of hunting with no results, Russell and the dogs work together to follow the scent of a deer and ultimately kill it.

21. Body Paragraph So, put it all together! This is what part of a body paragraph looks like … So, put it all together! This is what part of a body paragraph looks like …

22. As Russell continues his journey, he learns that he must grow up in order to face the challenges that face him. After Oogruk passes away, the dogs are Russell’s only companions, so he becomes closer to them, thinking of them as family. “Out before me they go. Out before me they curve in the long line out before me. They go, I go, we go. They are me” (83). Russell now realizes that he can no longer count on Oogruk to take care of him. If he is to survive, he must take responsibility for himself and his dog team. After days of hunting with no results, Russell and the dogs work together to follow the scent of a deer and ultimately kill it. As Russell continues his journey, he learns that he must grow up in order to face the challenges that face him. After Oogruk passes away, the dogs are Russell’s only companions, so he becomes closer to them, thinking of them as family. “Out before me they go. Out before me they curve in the long line out before me. They go, I go, we go. They are me” (83). Russell now realizes that he can no longer count on Oogruk to take care of him. If he is to survive, he must take responsibility for himself and his dog team. After days of hunting with no results, Russell and the dogs work together to follow the scent of a deer and ultimately kill it. T opic Sentence I ntroduce Quote Analysis

23. Done for now!!! Any questions? This will be posted on my webpage. Please feel free to refer back to it as you begin to write your first draft of your essay! Any questions? This will be posted on my webpage. Please feel free to refer back to it as you begin to write your first draft of your essay!