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: