1. The Open Response
Format & Sample

2. Introduction & Body Paragraph I
Introduction – One sentence thesis
Body Paragraph I:
Definition &/or Background – Define a key term &/or give background about the reading
Topic Sentence – Main idea of the body paragraph summarized in one sentence
Lead in – Transition into textual evidence from the reading
Textual Evidence – Quote, properly cited, from the reading
Explication – Explain textual evidence from the reading
Wrap up – Summarize your body paragraph by relating your findings back to the thesis

3. Body Paragraph II & Conclusion
Topic Sentence – Main idea of the body paragraph summarized in one sentence
Lead in – Transition into textual evidence from the reading
Textual Evidence – Quote, properly cited, from the reading
Explication – Explain textual evidence from the reading
Wrap up – Summarize your body paragraph by relating your findings back to the thesis
Conclusion – Transition (Unquestionably, all in all, in essence…) and restated thesis