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Provide background information and introduce main source if applicable

Generate interest in the topic for the reader

THESIS – a roadmap for the reader that includes your topic, stance, and all main points.

BODY –

Focus on one idea per paragraph

M – topic sentence that states a claim and includes one of your main ideas.

E – examples and evidence that support the claim you make

A – Analysis that shows HOW or WHY your examples supports your claim, provides further details to illustrate the point.

L – Link or concluding sentence that relates back to the main idea or thesis.

CONCLUSION –

Summarizes your main points

Provides a hint at the overall significance of your topic/stance