Body Paragraph Writing

You will use this section to write your one body paragraph. 
This is what each piece needs to have: 
- Topic sentence that explains the how or why of the argument that makes it true (worded as such). 
Provides a logical line of reasoning for the points that will be discussed
Indicates a consideration of the scope of the sources and provides a logical line of reasoning/ranking of the points that will be discussed/presented within the paragraph

- Evidence that illustrates the impact of the problem/issue
Articulates a distinction within the problem/issue that helps the reader/audience understand a logical ranking
Goes beyond mere support by expanding, refining, or complicating the main argument
Demonstrates a consideration of the scope and conversation across sources

- Analysis/Commentary that introduce nuances, contradictions, alternative perspectives, or additional layers of thought that deepen the reader's understanding of the claim/argument
Acknowledge and refute alternative perspectives by explaining what a source may be missing in the larger conversation
Discuss the evidence in relation to its rank -- Expands and applies the argument to the broader human experience by exploring the complications and implications of the source material


- Transitions
Incorporate precise grammar structures to signal a shift in thought
Introduces and ranks new evidence
Clearly indicate a connection and/or relationship between ideas to advance the argument
Demonstrates an organizational strategy for exploration of the relationship between points

- Underline and label grammar that demonstrates a relationship between ideas.
Appositive phrase to establish credibility
Participle phrase to provide context to an idea
Adverb clause to acknowledge the complexity of the argument
Conjunctive adverb to demonstrate a relationship between ideas or to transition to the next point
Correlative conjunction used to demonstrate a relationship between ideas
Parallel structure used to list ideas in the conclusion

Follow one of the two outlines provided..

OPTION ONE: Two sources in agreement but one is more…
Thesis/Argument:  

Topic Sentence:
			
First Point: For example… 

Context/Background:  

Evidence/Example: 

Analysis/Commentary: Discusses the source and the argument
-Explain the significance of this source and  example in service to the thesis/argument
-What are the complications/implications

Transition: Indicates ranking/logical relationship AND 
Second Point:

Context/Background:

Evidence/Example:

Analysis/Commentary: Discusses the source and your argument

Concluding statement that extends the argument:

OPTION TWO: Two sources presenting alternative perspectives
*Body paragraph explores the alternative argument AND your argument
Thesis/Argument:  

Topic Sentence:
			
First Point: Support your argument

Context/Background: Offers the alternative argument

Evidence/Example: 

Analysis/Commentary: Analysis that discusses the source, its valid argument, and why it misses the mark
-Explain the significance of this source and  example in service to the thesis/argument
-What are the complications/implications

Transition: Indicates ranking/logical relationship AND 
Second Point: Your argument

Context/Background:

Evidence/Example:

Analysis/Commentary: Discusses the source and your argument

Concluding statement that extends the argument: