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FORMAT FOR AN EXTENDED POWER PARAGRAPH **Sentence 1:** Introduces the topic with an engaging hook.


 * Sentence 2**: Provides details that clarifies the topic and makes a clear commitment to the prompt.

**Sentence 3**: Offers evidence from the 1st  credible source that supports the commitment made in sentence 2. Establish the credibility of the source with a meaningful  appositive phrase  e.g. Lillian Heilman,  a survivor of the Titanic , wrote...


 * Sentence 4:** Explain how the evidence in sentence 3  adds meaning and clarity to your response.


 * Sentence 5:** Offers evidence from the 2nd  credible source that supports the commitment made in sentence 2. Establishes the credibility of the source as in sentence 3.


 * Sentence 6:** WRAPS UP the Paragraph--Explains how the evidence in sentence 5  adds meaning and clarity to your response.

*If using evidence from three sources repeat sentences 3 and 4.