Analysis paragraph I need some ideas on how to start off an intro with a claim… for a analysis essay.
Like a start off and a claim

Start with a hook or attention getting sentence. Briefly summarize the texts • State your claim. Make sure you are restating the prompt.

Explanation:

1) Introduction/Claim (One paragraph)

• Start with a hook or attention getting sentence.

• Briefly summarize the texts

• State your claim. Make sure you are restating the prompt.

2) Body Paragraph: Evidence/Support/Warrant

• Include a topic sentence that restates your claim and your reason.

o Example: Video games are harmful because.

• Include text evidence that supports your reason.

o Example: The author shows that video games are harmful because in paragraph 2 it

states

• Include an explanation (warrant) that shows how your text evidence proved your claim.

o Example: The author uses this evidence to show how/that.

3) Body Paragraph: Evidence/Support/Warrant

• · Include a topic sentence that restates your claim and your reason.

o Example: Video games are harmful because.

• Include text evidence that supports your reason.

o Example: The author shows that video games are harmful because in paragraph 2 it

states

• Include an explanation (warrant) that shows how your text evidence proved your claim.

o Example: The author uses this evidence to show how/that

4) Counterclaim Paragraph:

• Explain what others who don’t agree with your claim might say.

o Example: Some people might disagree. They may believe because.

5) Conclusion (One paragraph)

• Restate your claim and summarize your reasoning.

o Example: In conclusion, the text shows that videogames are harmful by pointing out

that

the civil rights act was passed on april 9, 1866 by a republican dominated congress. it was passed over president johnson's veto, in an effort to push back against discrimination of african americans.

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abominable dr. phibes

1: 42

2

american psycho

2: 07

3

speak of the devil

1: 48

4

walk among us

1: 23

5

the hunger

1: 43

6

from hell they came

7

dig up her bones

3: 02

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blacklight

1: 28

9

resurrection

1: 30

10

dead kings rise

3: 05

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this island earth

2: 15

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crimson ghost

2: 01

13

day of the dead

1: 50

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the haunting

1: 26

15

mars attacks

2: 28

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hate the living, love the dead

1: 37

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shining

3: 00

18

don’t open ’til doomsday / hellnight

7: 58