Components of a reaction paper.

1. Introduction

1.1. Sentence 1; Summary’s opening sentence

a. Name of the author of the text

b. Title of the article

c. Source of the article

d. Author’s main claim argument or point.

1.2. Sentence 2-4 (Number of sentences depends on length of the original text). Brief and accurate summary of the original text.

1.3. Last sentence: Your thesis statement; which

a. expresses agreement

b. partial agreement

c. disagreement or

d. evaluate the text (example; discuss the strength and weaknesses of the methods use in reporting).

II. Body (Paragraph 1)

2.1. Start with a topic sentence (Supporting idea 1) to explain the opinion you expressed in your thesis statement.

a. Contains a clear topic and controlling idea

b. Clearly relates to the thesis statement

2.2. Includes sufficient details/ examples/ quotes from the text to explain your points.

III. Body (Paragraph 2)

3.1. Start with a topic sentence (Supporting idea 2) to explain the opinion you expressed in your thesis statement.

a. Contains a clear topic and controlling idea

b. Clearly relates to the thesis statement

3.2. Includes sufficient details/ examples/ quotes from the text to explain your points.

IV. Conclusion:

4.1. Re-state your thesis statement

4.2. Summarizes the main ideas.