Writing Body Paragraphs

Select the parts of a paragraph:

• Title

• Topic sentence

• Supporting sentences

• Main topic

• Concluding sentence

Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence

• It's the first sentence of a paragraph.

• It contains an example.

• It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

• It summarizes what the paragraph is about.

• You should include "Dear Sir/Madam,"

Mark the best topic sentence for this paragraph.

• Canada's president is Justin Trudeau.

• There are many reasons why Canada would be the best place to live in.

• Hello everyone. Canada is amazing.

• It seems to me that there are many places in the world that are better than Canada.

Mark the options that best describe the supporting sentences of a paragraph

• They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of the paragraph.

• One supporting sentence is enough.

• They include supporting facts, details and examples.

• They must develop the main topic of the paragraph.

• They are separated by commas

What are the mistakes in these supporting sentences?

• No connectors / bad use of connectors

• Grammar mistakes

• Horrible punctuation

• No examples

What are the mistakes in these supporting sentences?

• Wrong use of connectors

• Bad punctuation

• They don't give details

• The supporting sentences are not related to the topic sentence

What order to the sentences in a body paragraphs go in?

• Evidence, Explanation, Topic Sentence
• Thesis, Evidence, Explanation
• Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation
• Explanation, Topic Sentence, Evidence

What does credible mean? 

• trusted
• legitimate
• unbiased
• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

What word means:
The support or proof that backs up an idea,conclusion, or opinion.

• Claim
• Persuasive Writing
• Evidence
• Relevant

What must the thesis and the whole essay include so that you can develop your paper?

• a counterargument
• hook
• supporting points
• great vocabulary