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Body Paragraph: T. E. A . L . Sandwich

Body Paragraph: T. E. A . L . Sandwich. Topic sentence (Transition word) Example 1 Analysis 1 (Transition word) Example 2 Analysis 2 (Transition word) Example 3 Analysis 3 Last sentence (OR transition sentence to move to next paragraph).

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Body Paragraph: T. E. A . L . Sandwich

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  1. Body Paragraph: T. E. A . L . Sandwich • Topic sentence • (Transition word) • Example 1 • Analysis 1 • (Transition word) • Example 2 • Analysis 2 • (Transition word) • Example 3 • Analysis 3 • Last sentence (OR transition sentence to move to next paragraph)

  2. Body Paragraph: T. E. A . L . Sandwich • T = topic sentence • 1st sentence [bottom piece of bread] • announces P’s topic • must be connected to the thesis established in the essay’s introduction (though you won’t have an intro P for this assignment) --Should be arguable, not just a fact • Transition words • words readers are trained to see • introduce new examples • give readers direction—keep things organized • words to keep the paragraph together--no dry sandwiches!

  3. Transition Words then also on the contrary next as a result in other words at last consequently moreover first, second . . in addition to nevertheless at first for example on the other hand last for instance therefore another furthermore thus finally however in contrast at the same time similarly yet similarly in fact although most important likewise

  4. Body Paragraph: T. E. A . L . Sandwich • E = example • must support topic sentence • refer to specific points in text/give specific examples • Don’t summarize! • 1-2 sentences • A = analysis • “meat” of sandwich (most of the writing should be analysis] • show what you mean; do work for readers • answer “how so?” for readers • 3-5 sentences

  5. Body Paragraph: T. E. A . L . Sandwich • L = last sentence • Top piece of bread in sandwich • wraps up the paragraph (the paragraph should not just end randomly) OR • move audience to next P (if one exists) • “not only . . . but also”

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