Expository essay template

Sorry for not posting this sooner. Intro 1. As a group, work together to draft the introduction, or opening paragraph, of the response. 1. Hook: draw in reader 2. Prompt: restate prompt 3. Thesis/Claim – It is your position or opinion in the form of an OBJECTIVE (no I think) claim that addresses the problem and solution 4. Explanation of Claim/lead-in – First body paragraph (5) Topic Sentence (6) Evidence/Quote 1 – The article reads, “______________________” (citation) (7) Warrant/explanation – quote in own words and why is quote relevant/how does it support claim? This could be 2/3 sentences (8) Evidence/Quote 2 – “_______________________,” stated source _________ (citation). (9) Warrant/explanation – quote in own words and why is quote relevant/how does it support claim? This could be 2/3 sentences (10) Evidence/Quote 3 – Source ____ states, “__________________________________”(citation) (11) Warrant/explanation – quote in own words and why is quote relevant/how does it support claim? This could be 2/3 sentences (12) Refer back to topic Sentence and claim/Transition to next paragraph Second body paragraph (13) Topic Sentence (14) Evidence/Quote 1 – The article reads, “______________________” (citation) (15) Warrant/explanation – quote in own words and why is quote relevant/how does it support claim? This could be 2/3 sentences (16) Evidence/Quote 2 – “_______________________,” stated source _________ (citation). (17) Warrant/explanation – quote in own words and why is quote relevant/how does it support claim? This could be 2/3 sentences (18) Evidence/Quote 3 – Source ____ states, “__________________________________”(citation) (19) Warrant/explanation – quote in own words and why is quote relevant/how does it support claim? This could be 2/3 sentences (20) Refer back to topic Sentence and claim/Transition to next paragraph Third body paragraph (21) Topic Sentence (22) Evidence/Quote 1 – The article reads, “______________________” (citation) (23) Warrant/explanation – quote in own words and why is quote relevant/how does it support claim? This could be 2/3 sentences (24) Evidence/Quote 2 – “_______________________,” stated source _________ (citation). (25) Warrant/explanation – quote in own words and why is quote relevant/how does it support claim? This could be 2/3 sentences (26) Evidence/Quote 3 – Source ____ states, “__________________________________”(citation) (27) Warrant/explanation – quote in own words and why is quote relevant/how does it support claim? This could be 2/3 sentences (28) Refer back to topic Sentence and claim/Transition to next paragraph Conclusion (29) Summarize Paper (30) Restate Thesis/Claim (31) Offer Final Thoughts