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: Set the scene or identify a "core tension" to grab the reader's attention.

: Create a "map" of your main points so you don't get stuck. 2. Drafting the Body Paragraphs (Page 221) : Set the scene or identify a "core

If you're following a specific curriculum like , "214" refers to the section on Prewriting: Generating and Organizing Ideas . : Set the scene or identify a "core

: Support your claims with specific examples, facts, or sensory details. : Set the scene or identify a "core

: Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence that supports your thesis.

Instead of starting with the introduction, many writers find it easier to start with the :