How do you start a response paragraph?
The First Paragraph
In the case of a reaction essay, the first sentence should contain both the title of the work to which you are responding and the name of the author. The last sentence of your introductory paragraph should contain a thesis statement. That statement will make your overall opinion very clear.
How do you write a short response paragraph?
Begin each answer with one or two sentence thesis which summarizes your answer. If possible, phrase the statement so that it rephrases the question’s essential terms into a statement (which therefore directly answers the essay question). 7. Support your thesis with specific references to the material you have studied.
What is a paragraph response?
Unlike an essay, in a shorter or single paragraph response, you should get straight to the point. Point: The first sentence of your paragraph or short answer should immediately tell the reader what the topic is and what point you are making about this topic (this is also sometimes called a topic sentence).