● A specific piece of evidence from The Power of Meaning that you either quote
or paraphrase.
● Choose one.
1. Topic Sentence. What will this paragraph be about? 1-2 sentences:

2. Specific piece of evidence to support your topic sentence: Direct quote,
paraphrase, or summary from The Power of Meaning, personal experience, etc.
(2-3 sentences):
3. Interpret and analyze this evidence. Interpret the piece of evidence you chose. What is it saying? What insight does it have to offer your reader? (2-3 sentences)
4. Make connections back to your argument and purpose. How does this piece of evidence show the importance of your pillar? How does it support your thesis statement? (1-2 sentences)
Body Paragraph #2: Next focus
What is the next claim you are making about why your pillar is important that you want to share with your reader and support with evidence?
1. Topic Sentence. What will this paragraph be about? 1-2 sentences:
2. Specific piece of evidence to support your topic sentence: Direct quote, paraphrase, or summary from The Power of Meaning, personal experience, etc. (2-3
sentences)
3. Interpret and analyze this evidence. Interpret the piece of evidence you present. What is it saying? What insight does it have to offer your reader? (1-2 sentences)
4. Make connections back to your argument and purpose. How does this piece of evidence show the importance of your pillar? How does it support your argument statement? (2-3 sentences)

Body Paragraph #3: Next focus
What is the next claim you are making about why your pillar is important that you want to share with your reader and support with evidence?
1. Topic Sentence. What will this paragraph be about? 1-2 sentences:
2. Specific piece of evidence to support your topic sentence: Direct quote, paraphrase, or summary fromThe Power of Meaning, personal experience, etc.
(2-3 sentences)
3. Interpret and analyze this evidence. Interpret the piece of evidence you present. What is it saying? What insight does it have to offer your reader? (1-2 sentences)
4. Make connections back to your argument and purpose. How does this piece of evidence show the importance of your pillar? How does it support your argument statement? (2-3 sentences)

Body Paragraph #4: Next focus
1. Topic Sentence. What will this paragraph be about? 1-2 sentences:
2. Specific piece of evidence to support your topic sentence: Direct quote, paraphrase, or summary from The Power of Meaning; personal experience, etc.
(2-3 sentences)
3. Interpret and analyze this evidence. Interpret the piece of evidence you present. What is it saying? What insight does it have to offer your reader? (1-2 sentences)
4. Make connections back to your argument and purpose. How does this piece of evidence show the importance of your pillar? How does it support your thesis statement? (2-3 sentences)

Body Paragraph #5: Next focus
1. Topic Sentence. What will this paragraph be about? 1-2 sentences:
2. Specific piece of evidence to support your topic sentence: Direct quote,
paraphrase, or summary from The Power of Meaning; personal experience, etc.
(2-3 sentences)

3. Interpret and analyze this evidence. Interpret the piece of evidence you present. What is it saying? What insight does it have to offer your reader? (1-2 sentences)
4. Make connections back to your argument and purpose. How does this piece of evidence show the importance of your pillar? How does it support your argument statement? (2-3 sentences)
Conclusion
Tie it all together. Emphasize why your argument matters. Why is this pillar of meaning important for individuals to cultivate? How is this pillar connected to a larger meaning or purpose? How and why is your informed advice about how to cultivate this pillar meaningful and helpful for individuals? (5-6 sentences)