Writing a Proper Paragraph Topic Sentence Context Textual

Writing a Proper Paragraph Topic Sentence Context Textual Evidence Commentary

Topic Sentence

Context What is happening in the story when the quote takes place? Here’s my context. Here’s my quote.

Tag the Quote Whom are you quoting? y Dall s, e i l rep Johnn y it B o Tw Sod a re Cherry says, , s e k jo Darry sa y adds, spo nds s, l l e y y onybo P , , s n i la p x or e The t a r r na

Quotation What are the EXACT WORDS?

Citation Where did you find the quote? ( Author’s last name and page number)

Sample Quotation and Citation Comma before quoting a sentence Cherry said, “I could fall in love with Dallas Winston…I hope I never see him again or I will” (Hinton 46). End the sentence. Tag the quote. Exact wording from the text—even the informal GOTTA is copied because I’m quoting exact wording! Author’s last name Page number

Commentary What’s the “big picture”? Provide YOUR analysis and explanation of how your textual evidence support your topic sentence. Make your point!

Create a Proper Paragraph Here’s your task: Use page 92 to support the topic sentence below. Provide all the elements needed to use supporting quotations. Topic Sentence S. E. Hinton reveals Johnny’s bravery in Chapter 6.

Commentary Ideas – “The Big Picture” -How has Johnny been described up to this point? -How is Johnny’s reaction different from Dally’s in this scene? Pony’s? -Why might Johnny be behaving this way? -Why does S. E. Hinton reveal this side of Johnny here?