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Body Paragraphs

Main idea (topic sentence) – The purpose of the paragraph

Evidence – quotations, examples, etc

Analysis – explain how the evidence proves the topic sentence, how the evidence is related to the topic sentence

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A

L ink (lasting thought) that shows the connection between the end of the paragraph and the main idea

Pancakes make a great breakfast. They taste good, are filling, and not hard to make. Clearly, pancakes are an easy way to prepare a nutritious breakfast. Therefore, they make a great breakfast.

MEAL

Intro – Attention, Topic, Sig, Thesis

1. Smmarize/define theory

2. Discuss the European view

3. Discuss Chinese view

4. Your view

Conclusion – Restate thesis/topic, significance, Lasting thought (related to the attention getter)

The Chinese write . This means . . .