Developing the Body Paragraphs

In a body paragraph, the supporting sentences

• discuss the idea or ideas in the topic sentence

• use examples and/or evidence

• discuss what the paragraph is going to be about

• both discuss the idea or ideas in the topic sentence and use examples and/or evidence

This overview sentence is usually written at the beginning of each body paragraph.

• Thesis sentence

• Topic sentence

What is the proper order for a body paragraph?

• evidence and explanation, topic sentence, concluding sentence.

• Topic sentence, evidence and explanation, concluding sentence.

how to make sure that the supporting ideas are related to the topic sentence?

• use the cohesive devices(transitions, pronouns, key words)

• by writing an outline

• explain evidence

what is the sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph called?

• thesis

• concluding sentence

• body paragraph

• topic sentence

A topic sentence should be the first sentence of a body paragraph.

• false

• true

Which of the following is a good transition for your final body paragraph?

• In addition

• Furthermore

• last but not least

• to begin with

All of the following are examples of effective transitional phrases EXEPT

• On the other hand

• Although i believe this to be true

• Consequently

• On the contrary

New information should not be introduced in the conclusion.

• true

• false