How Do I Write a Body Paragraph?
Body paragraphs are supporting paragraphs; they support or prove the thesis. The rest of the paragraph should develop and support your topic sentence. DO NOT merely tell the reader what the quotation means. You need to analyze!
Use TIQAAx2 + C
Topic sentence - Write a sentence that indicates the focus of the paragraph.
Introduction quotation - Put the quotation, paraphrase, or specific example into context by explaining
the situation. (Who said it? To whom? About what?)
Quotation - Provide the quotation, paraphrase, or specific example.
Analysis - Explain to the reader the importance of the quotation, paraphrase, or specific example.
Analysis - Explain to the reader how this supports your topic sentence.
Transistion - Write a phrase or sentence that provides flow from the first example to the second
example.
Introduce quotation - Put the quotation, paraphrase, or specific example into context by explaining
the situation. (Who said it? To whom? About what?)
Quotation - Provide the second quotation, paraphrase, or specific example.
Analysis - Explain to the reader the importance of the second quotation, paraphrase, or specific
example and how it supports your topic sentence.
Analysis - Explain to the reader how this supports your topic sentence. If possible, tie the two pieces
of evidence together.
+C - Use a clincher sentence to conclude the paragraph.
**TIQAAx2+C should be repeated for any additional body paragraphs.**