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Jane Schaffer Essay Format
Introduction
The intro has 3-5 sentences and should include the:HookTitle/Author (if applicable)Background InformationThesis and supporting reasons
Body Paragraphs
Each body should have 8-11 sentences and will be comprised of:Topic SentenceConcrete DetailsCommentary statementsConcluding Sentence
Topic Sentence
The topic sentence will introduce the topic of THAT paragraph (not the entire essay
It should be one of your supporting reasons, if you included these in your introduction
Concrete Details
These are FACTS Your argument MUST be supported with facts
Remember: You cannot ARGUE factsExample: Christmas is on December 25th
If you use a citation, you must use a page number and give credit The abbreviation is CD
Commentary
These are opinion statements They are meant to help explain the facts and support your
argument These should be in your own words The abbreviation is CM
A “Chunk”
A chunk is a grouping of specific sentences, according to the Jane Schaffer format:Concrete DetailCommentary Commentary
When you add sentences to your body paragraphs, you must add an entire “chunk” to balance your argument
Concluding Sentence
The concluding sentence should wrap up THAT paragraph only, not your entire argument
Conclusion
This should also be 3-5 sentences and will include:Restatement of your thesis (in a new way)Review of main points
Make sure you do NOT bring up new arguments or new ideas in your conclusion
Review of Format in Four-Paragraph Essay
Introduction (hook, BI, thesis)
Body Paragraph #1 Topic Sentence
CD#1
CM #1A
CM#1B
CD#2
CD#2A
CD#2B
Concluding Sentence
Body Paragraph #2 Topic Sentence
CD#1
CM #1A
CM#1B
CD#2
CD#2A
CD#2B
Concluding Sentence
Conclusion (restatement of thesis, review of main ideas)