1. How To Answer Questions Well
& How To Write a Paragraph Well

2. Use part of the question asked in the answer.
1. Topic Sentence
Use part of the question asked in the answer.

3. 2. Body Answer each part of the question.
Make an assertive statement (no ‘I think’s!) – The climax is when…. The author builds suspense by…
Refer directly to the text. In fiction, this means quoting precisely from the story. (Include page number reference from the text!)
Your thorough explanation must be clear, direct, and easy to understand.

4. 3. Concluding Sentence
Wrap up your ideas by briefly summarizing or by restating your topic sentence in new words. Don’t leave your reader hanging!