Bodacious Bodacious Body Body

ParagraphsParagraphs

Elements of a Bodacious Body Elements of a Bodacious Body ParagraphParagraph

Begins with a clear topic sentence

Blends two quotations/paraphrases to support the argument (introduce, insert, cite, explain thoroughly)

Returns back to the thesis and explains how this point supports your side of the argument and connects this paragraph to the next

Structure of a Body Structure of a Body ParagraphParagraph

Topic Sentence (1 sentence)Topic Sentence (1 sentence)

Analyze Analyze Quotation (2-3)Quotation (2-3)

Give context/background (1-2 sentences)Give context/background (1-2 sentences)

Integrated Quotation from TextIntegrated Quotation from Text

Concluding Sentence/Transition Concluding Sentence/Transition (1 sentence – connects back to (1 sentence – connects back to your topic sentence)your topic sentence)

1.1. Draw InferencesDraw Inferences

2.2. Connect to Topic Connect to Topic SentenceSentence

Transition to next point; ContextTransition to next point; Context

QuotationQuotation

AnalysisAnalysis

MLA Style

• Write in present tense• 3rd person (Not I/me/we/us/you)• If typed

– Correct headers– Double spaced– Times New Roman size 12 font

A Clear Topic SentenceA Clear Topic Sentence• The topic sentence should state the one idea

that the paragraph is about and what you are proving.

– In chapter 5, Eddie is at fault for his problems because he is surrounded by negativity.

Blending QuotationsBlending Quotations

Step 3Step 3: Explain the quotation

Step 2Step 2: Insert the quotation

Step 1Step 1: Introduce the

quotation

Think of it like a sandwich…

Embedding QuotationsEmbedding Quotations• Step One: Introduce the quotation

– Ways to introduce the quotation:•Tell when it occurs

– At the end of the chapter...

•Tell what is happening during this time

– … Eddie takes Queenie to the vet.

Embedding QuotationsEmbedding Quotations• Step Two: Write out the quotation

and blend– Example: Eddie wants “…to sprint

straight into the future” (Soto 69).– Cite the quotation at the end (Author’s

Last Name Page Number).– Punctuation goes after the citation

Embedding QuotationsEmbedding Quotations• Step Three: Explain the quotation

– The woman is surprised and yells to her husband who “…disappeared into the house, and [Eddie] knew he was either getting his gun or calling the police” (Soto 73). Here, Eddie is running for his life from a bunch of young punks who are chasing him with knives. He knows the police will be called since he has a pattern of creating trouble.

Brackets [ ] are used when you change any of the words in the

quotation.

Example: Original Quote: “I wanted to sprint straight into the future, but I kept going in circles.”

Brackets and Ellipses: Eddie wants, “…to sprint straight into the future,

but [he keeps] going in circles” (Soto 69).

Ellipses: . . . are used when you omit (take out completely) any words in the direct quotation.

Explaining QuotationsExplaining Quotations• GOOD phrases to use to start

explaining a quotation:– Here…– At this point…– During this conversation…– Millicent’s statement here indicates…– According to this statement by the little

girl…

Explaining QuotationsExplaining Quotations• NOT SO GOOD phrases to start

explaining a quotation…– This quotation says…– This quotation indicates…– According to this quotation…– This shows…– Stay away from these! They are not as

professional as the other ways I just showed you.

Transition to next pointTransition to next pointTransitions provide a smooth change to another idea:

•Additionally Eddie is at fault because…•Another way Eddie could avoid trouble…•Despite this event…

TransitionsTransitionsAgreementAdditionally Comparatively CorrespondinglyEqually important Furthermore In additionIn the same wayMoreover SimilarlyTogether with

OppositionAfter allBesidesDespiteConversely Different fromEven so/Even though In contrastNeverthelessOn the other handThen again

CauseDue toEven ifFor the purpose ofIn the hope that

EffectAs a resultConsequently

For this reason Therefore

Concluding SentenceConcluding Sentence

• At the end of every body paragraph, YOU MUST return to your thesis

• Tell me why and how this supporting point actually is relevant to your argument

Concluding SentenceConcluding Sentence

– Eddie could avoid these problems by taking responsibility for his actions.

– Clearly, Eddie faces many problems during this chapter that only he can solve.

– He can help himself and avoid this situation by separating himself from negative influences.

Putting it all together…Putting it all together…A Bodacious Body A Bodacious Body

Paragraph:Paragraph: Begins with a clear topic sentence Blends in two

quotations/paraphrases (introduce, insert, cite, explain thoroughly)

Returns back to the thesis and explains how this point supports your body paragraph. It also connects this paragraph to the next.

(Topic Sentence) In chapter 5, Eddie goes through many problems that are his own fault. (Background) In the beginning of the chapter, Eddie is angry after finding out Angel may have killed Jesus. (Evidence) Eddie wants, “…to sprint straight into the future, but [he keeps] going in circles” (Soto 69). (Explanation) In this situation Eddie is trying to stay out of trouble. He is so filled with rage that he heads straight to the gangsters hangout to look for Angel without thinking of the repercussions first. This proves to be a poor decision because it will only cause more trouble for Eddie. (Transition) Additionally, Eddie finds more trouble when he leaves the playground. (Background) As he leaves the homies chase him with knives and he hides in a neighboring yard. (Evidence) The woman is surprised and yells to her husband who “…disappeared into the house, and [Eddie] knew he was either getting his gun or calling the police” (Soto 73). (Explanation) Here, Eddie is running for his life from a bunch of young punks who are chasing him with knives. He knows the police will be called since he has a pattern of creating trouble. (Closing) Eddie can help himself and avoid this situation by separating himself from negative influences.