• Essay - Format Pattern - 5 Paragraphs

     

    1st Paragraph:

    • Stem
          a) purpose of the unit/ essential question

     

    3 Body Paragraphs - Each has the following:

    1) Claim
            a) statement of truth that answers the purpose of the unit/ essential question

    2) Evidence/Citation
            a) text direct words, name of text, and page number

    3) Commentary
            a) how the evidence supports the claim

     

    5th Paragraph:

    1) Conclusion
            a) summary of the claims
            b) "relates to today"