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Creating a paragraph: Like making a burger!
Topic Sentence
Evidence and analysis
Concluding Sentence
Topic Sentence
• The topic sentence (or point) needs to introduce the main idea in the paragraph. • It can be more, or less, than one sentence.• It needs to relate to the question (you need to answer the
question!)
Evidence / Analysis
• Your point needs to be supported with reference to or evidence from the text or texts you’re writing about.
• Use evidence (short quotes from the text)!• You need to explore and analyse your evidence, looking at language,
structure, tone, expression, character theme, context etc.• Make sure your analysis answers the question!
Modal Verbs Useful Modifiers
CanCouldMay
MightMustShall
ShouldWill
Would
CertainlyClearly
DefinitelyNecessarily
PerhapsPossiblyProbably
UndoubtedlyUnquestionably
AdvisesAffectsArguesBuilds
ConfirmsCreates
CriticisesDemonstrates
DescribesDisplays
EmphasisesEstablishesExaggerates
ExaminesExplainsExploresExposes
HighlightsHints
Illustrates
ImpliesIndicates
IntroducesNarrates
PersuadesPortraysPresentsReflectsRelates
RepresentsRevealsShows
SignifiesSymbolises
StatesSuggestsSupports
Tells
Some Verbs for Analysis
Concluding Sentence
• This sentence sums up your paragraph, often answering the question or supporting your thesis.
• It doesn’t necessarily have to come at the end of a paragraph. • It can still be analytical!• Great concluding sentences provide a link to the next paragraph.