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Writing Guide: The Key Components to an Analytical Paragraph
Here’s a quick guide to writing analytical paragraphs: just include each element below. Want a longer guide? Click on any of them to read more…
●Topic Sentence: Identifies topic and point of paragraph — while suggesting path to get there
●Supporting Examples (optional): You may wish to offer anecdotal evidence as support
●Main Quote/Example: Perform a close reading of a loaded moment
●Incorporate Counterpoint (optional): Address objections to preempt readers’ concerns
●Concluding Sentence: A teacher may demand one — or not want one at all