Paragraphs
Paragraph Format
Paragraph Format
CLAIM: The claim is the answer to the question. (1-2 sentences)
CLAIM: The claim is the answer to the question. (1-2 sentences)
EVIDENCE: A quote or inference from the text that supports your claim (1-3 sentences)
EVIDENCE: A quote or inference from the text that supports your claim (1-3 sentences)
COMMENTARY: Explanation of how the data/evidence actually proves your claim/answer. This is the most important part of the paragraph because it is where you actually say something about the topic. Therefore, this is largest part of the paragraph. (2-5 sentences)
COMMENTARY: Explanation of how the data/evidence actually proves your claim/answer. This is the most important part of the paragraph because it is where you actually say something about the topic. Therefore, this is largest part of the paragraph. (2-5 sentences)