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Slide1
Point, Proof, Explanation Paragraphs
Slide2Topic Sentence
Title of work (novel)
Author of work
Overall argument
Three parallel points (see Parallelism
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Example: In
the Brothers
Grimm’s
Snow
White and the Seven
Dwarfs
,
Snow White
fits into the conventional female fairy tale character mould through her superficial appearance, never-ending kindness
and
naïve nature.
Slide3Point
Present your points in the same order as they appear in your topic sentence
Include a transition word
Example:
To start
, Snow White is a prime example of a typical fairy tale female by being superficially pretty.
Slide4Proof with Context
Include a specific example from the work as proof
This can be paraphrased or a direct quotation
When using a direct quotation, be sure to introduce it with CONTEXT
Depending on your primary source, your evidence might
include facts,
statistics, anecdotes
, logical argument, examples, elaboration, description or
definition
ALWAYS include a citation (page number)
Example: In
particular, this is shown when the evil queen’s mirror
tells her
that, “Snow White is the fairest of them all”
(2
).
Furthermore, the narrator describes her as fair-skinned, “doe-eyed” with perfect dark hair and luscious red lips (1).
Slide5Explanation and Link
EXPLAIN
how your proof proves your point
LINK
your proof to your overall argument
Example:
The descriptions of Snow White demonstrate that unrealistic physical beauty is vital to her character
,
which is typical of the female lead in fairy tales.
Slide6Now add two more points,
proofs (with context)
and
explanations (and link)
Slide7Concluding Sentence
Title and author
Overall argument and three points stated in a fresh, new way
Example: As illustrated throughout
their fairy tale,
Snow
White and the Seven
Dwarfs
,
the Brothers Grimm portray Snow White as
a stereotypical fairy tale leading lady due to her emphasized beauty, exaggerated benevolence and highlighted innocence.
Slide8This is all ONE paragraph (it will seem long)
Remember formal writing rules (see
Formal Writing
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P oint, P roof, E xplanation
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