1. The Body Paragraph Ms. Marootian

2. Three Components in Each Paragraph • 1. Topic Sentence (first sentence in body-Avenue #1) • 2. Textual Support (Embedded Quotes- at least 2 per paragraph) • 3. Further Analysis of Quote • Repeat Above 2 steps TWO times/paragraph

3. Topic Sentence • Body Paragraph must begin with a solid topic sentence to show the reader what you are going to prove in the paragraph. • It is basically your 1st avenue repeated • Example: Atticus Finch courageously represents Tom Robinson in order to teach a lesson to his kids.

4. Textual Support • After the topic sentence is where you begin embedding quotes to prove your point • Example: When Atticus tells Scout that he is representing Tom Robinson because he couldn’t “hold his head up high in the town” (39) or “tell [her] and Jem not to do something ever again” it shows that his reasons for acting courageous are for their benefit.

5. Further Analysis • After you embed the quote you must further analyze it to be fully effective. • Example: Here the reader sees a powerful moment between Atticus and Scout because his true heroism begin to emerge. Representing Tom Robinson is a choice for Atticus not a job requirement. Here, It becomes clear that he is going to be unpopular to some, but that is a risk he is willing to take for his kids to learn tolerance.

6. Putting it all together: Atticus Finch courageously represents Tom Robinson in order to teach a lesson to his kids. When Atticus tells Scout that he is representing Tom Robinson because he couldn’t “hold his head up high in the town” (39) or “tell [her] and Jem not to do something ever again” it shows that his reasons for acting courageous are for their benefit. Here the reader sees a powerful moment between Atticus and Scout because his true heroism begin to emerge. Representing Tom Robinson is a choice for Atticus not a job requirement. Here, It becomes clear that he is going to be unpopular to some, but that is a risk he is willing to take for his kids to learn tolerance.