Topic Sentences
A good topic sentence should clearly link to the...
Thesis statement
A strong thesis statement takes a...
Stand or stance
For any piece of evidence, whether paraphrased or quoted directly, you must...
Cite it
Your analysis must always link your evidence to what?
The thesis statement
Conclusions should never contain...
New information
A good topic sentence makes a specific...
Claim
To keep your argument to a manageable-sized topic, your thesis statement must be...
Specific
This action means to put a quotation into your own words, proving that you understand your own evidence.
Paraphrase
If your quote contains any ___________ _____________, such as symbols, metaphors, alliteration, or imagery, make sure to explain them.
Rhetorical devices
Always avoid using cliches or making sweeping...
Generalizations
A good topic sentence serves as a _____________ between paragraphs
Transition
A strong thesis statement will justify or lead to...
Discussion
Direct quotations must always be attached to your own words. In other words, you must __________ your quotes.
Introduce
Context
After restating your thesis, you should begin to ___________ your focus on the topic
Broaden
A good topic sentence will briefly introduce...
Evidence or points that prove the thesis
A good strategy for creating a strong thesis statement is to show that the topic is...
Controversial
One function of explaining your evidence is that it helps you to build your own...
Analyzing a quote doesn't mean summarizing or restating it in your own words. You must explain why it is...
Important or significant
Give an example of one of the three ways you can leave a lasting impression on your reader.
Call them to action, provide a solution, or offer one last reflective statement
A good topic sentence will limit the focus of the paragraph to one main idea to avoid confusing the reader. In other words, it is...
Concise
A strong thesis statement answers one of these TWO types of questions relating to your topic (two answers)...
How/why
One reason you must explain your evidence is so that it helps your writing to ______ smoothly between the evidence and your analysis.
Flow
Always conclude your paragraphs with a sentence that...
Restates your point or reinforces your claim
List all three tasks a conclusion accomplishes
Restates thesis, summarizes key points, leaves an impression on readers