Body Paragraph Structure

Front

A topic sentence expresses the topic of your paragraph.

Back

true

Front

When is a concluding sentence needed?

Back

sometimes

Front

Instead of just using supporting sentences, be more specific by using ____________

Back

explanation & evidence

Front

Explains the topic, gives definitions, and general details.

Back

Explanation

Front

Proves your explanation is true.

Back

Evidence

Front

Evidence can include ________________

Back

all of the above

Front

First part of a paragraph?

Back

Topic Sentence

Front

Function of a concluding sentence: ___________

Back

review the topic of the paragraph

Front

Function of evidence: _____________________

Back

prove what is being written about

Front

A good place to use a definition in a paragraph is in the ___________

Back

explanation