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