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Ap Thesis Statement and Body Paragraph Template
Ap Thesis Statement and Body Paragraph Template
An AP paragraph combines an AP thesis statement (format below) with evidence and analysis in
order to demonstrate a students exploration and understanding of a complex text. Follow the
format below in order to successfully write an AP paragraph.
A. Thesis:
In ________________, _________________________ uses _________________________________________
(title of text) (authors last name) (type of figurative language, syntax, punctuation, etc.)
to ______________________________ _________________________________________________________
(reveal, explore, emphasize, etc.) (theme) *theme = subject + authors message about subject+
B. EVIDENCE #1
C. ANALYSIS OF EVIDENCE (explanation, commentary) (2 sentences minimum)
D. EVIDENCE #2
E. ANALYSIS OF EVIDENCE (explanation, commentary) (2 sentences minimum)
F. CONCLUDING STATEMENT