Body Paragraph Structure

What is first in a BODY PARAGRAPH?

• Topic Sentence= Transition, repeat claim, give first reason from your thesis statement.

• Your thesis statement=Claim and Three Reasons

• Evidence= Prove your point with a quote.

• Explain what the quote means, and then why it matters.

What is second in a BODY PARAGRAPH?

• Topic Sentence= Transition, repeat claim, give first reason from your thesis statement.

• Your thesis statement=Claim and Three Reasons

• Evidence= Prove your point with a quote.

• Explain what the quote means, and then why it matters.

What is THIRD in a BODY PARAGRAPH?

• Topic Sentence= Transition, repeat claim, give first reason from your thesis statement.

• Your thesis statement=Claim and Three Reasons

• Evidence= Prove your point with a quote.

• Explain what the quote means, and then why it matters.

What is the first part of a paragraph?

• Explanation

• Topic Sentence

• Concluding Sentence

• Evidence

Each body paragraph should start with a ​ (a)   that discusses one ​ (b)   at a time. Each body paragraph should also provide ​ (c)   or ​ (d)   from the selection to support your reasons.

• topic sentence

• reason

• quotes

• evidence

Match the following part of a body paragraph to the correct description.

• topic sentence

• a sentence that explains the key argument for that paragraph; will be the focus of the paragraph

• concluding sentence

• facts, statistics, and quotes that support your topic with an analysis in your own words

• explanation and evidence

• last sentence of the paragraph, summarizes key argument, and transitions to the next paragraph

BODY PARAGRAPH SENTENCES

• How does evidence support point?

• Topic sentence

• Subtopic of paragraph

• Explanation

• Sentence 1 in body para. Intros subtopic & connects to thesis.

• Point

• Facts to support point

• Evidence / example

A paragraph of support for your thesis; must have topic sentence and details and/or examples.

• Details

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraph

• Topic Sentence

For your introduction you must use the acronym H.I.T. Match each required element of a body paragraph to the correct letter.

• Restate Thesis

• Advantages / Disadvantages

• Theme / World Connection

• Topic Sentence

• Thesis Statement

• Textual Evidence

Reorder the following types of sentences in a body paragraph

• summary

• answer (topic sentence)

• explain evidence

• cite the evidence