Short Answer Questions

Topic Sentence (use the words for the question to form a clear statement):

Fact 1 - Evidence:

Explanation:

Fact 2 - Evidence:

Explanation:

Fact 3 - Evidence:

Explanation:

Concluding Remark (one sentence): HTC?

Topic Sentence (use the words for the question to form a clear statement):

Fact 1 - Evidence:

Explanation:

Fact 2 - Evidence:

Explanation:

Fact 3 - Evidence:

Explanation:

Concluding Remark (one sentence): HTC?

Series of Paragraphs Answer
Thesis statement: Your direct answer to the question. Use words from the question to form
a clear statement.

Argument 1:

Topic Sentence

Evidence (2 sentences)

Explanation (2 sentences)

Link (back to thesis) HTC?

Argument 2:

Topic Sentence

Evidence (2 sentences)

Explanation (2 sentences)

Link (back to thesis)

Argument 3:

Topic Sentence

Evidence (2 sentences)

Explanation (2 sentences)

Link (back to thesis)

Overall concluding remark: confirm that your thesis statement has been substantiated and
touch upon the relevance of your claim. HTC?