Analytical
Paragraph
Structure
Topic Sentence: This sentence tells your reader exactly what wiii be discussed in this paragraph (this is like a
thesis statement for the paragraph).
Background for Evidence: This sentence should give the context of the quote you are about to introduce
(title and author). This sentence should include any information your reader needs to understand what is
being quoted.
Evidence 1: An exact quote from the text
Explanation and Analysis of Evidence 1: Explain what evidence 1 shows your reader and how it supports
yow· topic sentence. Then analyze the relevance and deeper meaning of this quote from the text.
Evidence 2: An exact quote from the text
Explanation and Analysis of Evidence 2: Explain what evidence 2 shows your reader and how it supports
your topic sentence. Then analyze the relevance and deeper meaning of this quote from the text.
Closing Sentence: Conclude your paragraph by restating and summarizing your paragraph in new words, and
then explain the "so what'' addressing why the topic of this paragraph is important