How to Write an Essay: Body Paragraphs

What is the main purpose of body paragraphs in an essay?

• To provide detailed information, examples, evidence, and analysis to support the main thesis statement.

• To introduce new topics not related to the thesis

• To repeat the conclusion

• To summarize the introduction

How many body paragraphs are typically included in an essay?

• 4

• 5

• 1

• 3

What should be included in the topic sentence of a body paragraph?

• Main idea or argument of the paragraph

• Personal anecdotes

• Concluding statement of the paragraph

• Random facts unrelated to the paragraph

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why is it important to include evidence in body paragraphs?

• It makes the argument weaker

• It confuses the readers

• It provides support for the main argument or claim, strengthens credibility, and helps readers understand the reasoning.

• It increases the word count unnecessarily

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the role of analysis in a body paragraph?

• To introduce new evidence not related to the main argument

• To provide personal opinions without evidence

• To interpret and explain the significance of the evidence presented in relation to the main argument.

• To summarize the main argument

How can transitions be used effectively between body paragraphs?

• By connecting ideas using transitional words or phrases.

• By repeating the same information

• By abruptly changing topics

• By using complex and confusing language

What is the significance of a concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

• It confuses the reader by contradicting the main point of the paragraph.

• It repeats the same information already mentioned in the paragraph.

• It summarizes the main point discussed in the paragraph and provides closure to the topic.

• It introduces a new topic unrelated to the paragraph content.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How can a writer ensure coherence and unity within body paragraphs?

• By including irrelevant information to fill space

• By maintaining a clear topic sentence, using transitions, providing evidence, and ensuring relevance to the thesis.

• By using only one type of evidence throughout the paragraph

• By omitting transitions between ideas

What are some common mistakes to avoid when writing body paragraphs?

• Using too many examples

• Including irrelevant information

• Ignoring the thesis statement

• Lack of topic sentences, unclear organization, insufficient evidence or examples, lack of transitions between paragraphs, and failure to address counterarguments.

Why is it essential to revise and edit body paragraphs before finalizing an essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To waste time unnecessarily

• It is essential to ensure clarity, coherence, proper organization of ideas, correction of errors, and refinement of arguments.

• To make the essay longer