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What is a body paragraph in an informational essay?

Back

A body paragraph is a section of an essay that develops a specific point or idea related to the main topic, providing evidence and explanations.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

How many topics should a body paragraph cover?

Back

One.

Front

What are the key components of a body paragraph?

Back

Topic Sentence, Transition words, Evidence, Explanation, Concluding Sentence.

Front

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

Back

The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What should you do at the beginning of a paragraph?

Back

Indent.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

Why is it important to explain your evidence in a body paragraph?

Back

To show how the evidence fits in with the topic.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is a transition word?

Back

A transition word helps to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the role of evidence in a body paragraph?

Back

Evidence supports the claims made in the topic sentence and provides credibility.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a concluding sentence?

Back

A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph and reinforces the point made.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How can you make your body paragraph more engaging?

Back

By using varied sentence structures and incorporating interesting examples.