The Essay

Body ParagraphsTransitions

Basic StructureTIQA three times

T-topic sentenceI-introduce quotationQ-give quotationA-analyze quotationT-transitionI-introduce next quotationQ-give quotationA-analyze quotation

C- Clincher

Topic Sentence

the most general sentence of the paragraph, and tells what main point will be discussed

• Ex: Being equally matched is important to a healthy enemy relationship because each person can then improve his/herself through the relationship.

Quote

Introduce Quote, Give Quote– Do not just plop the quotation in the middle of

the paragraph

Each body paragraph should include at least three examples or supporting details – This can be thought of as “proof” that what

you’re saying is true

Analyze

Each example MUST be explained. You cannot, for example, just tell me that Zaroff and Rainsford are equally matched. You have to tell me why it’s important:

Zaroff had clearly not been faced with that particular type of obstacle in quite some time, but because Rainsford is a healthy enemy for Zaroff, he is helping Zaroff review and strengthen his trap-seeking skills. Likewise, Zaroff’s skill level helps Rainsford remember his own power, like when Rainsford knew that Zaroff and Ivan would shortly find him within the jungle weeds.

Clincher

This restates the main point of the paragraph– This is one sentence that summarizes everything

explained in the paragraph

The clincher CAN NOT be in the same words as your topic sentence.– Do not say “for all these reasons” or “Because of

that,” or anything of the sort. • EX:Without a doubt, it is imperative for a healthy

enemy relationship to have equally matched people.

Transitions

Each body paragraph have at least three transitions within the paragraph. – Transitional expressions

• First, second, on the other hand, not only/but also, finally, therefore, however, in addition to, furthermore, etc.

• Usually used within paragraphs

TransitionsEach body paragraph must be connected to the one before it with a transitional expression:Ex: Not only do enemies need to be equally matched in order to form a healthy relationship, but they must also be challenging for each other. – This sentence brings the reader from the paragraph

about being equally matched into the paragraph about being challenging.

Topic Sentence and Idea #1

Clincher

Transition, Topic Sentence and Idea #2

Clincher

Thesis

Thesis