Body Paragraph Structure

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Thesis: Video games help teens by increasing hand-eye coordination, fostering family bonds, and promoting job skills. First Body Paragraph?

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increase hand-eye coordination

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Thesis: Video games help teens by increasing hand-eye coordination, fostering family closeness, and promoting job traits. What is the focus of the Second Body Paragraph?

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help families become closer

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Thesis: Video games help teens by increasing hand-eye coordination, fostering family bonds, and promoting job skills. What is the focus of the Third Body Paragraph?

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encourage employable job traits

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First in a body paragraph: Topic Sentence = Transition, repeat claim, first reason from thesis.

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Topic Sentence = Transition, repeat claim, first reason from thesis.

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Second in a body paragraph?

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Evidence= Prove your point with a quote.

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THIRD in a BODY PARAGRAPH?

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Explain the quote's meaning and significance.

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Topic sentence about video games and teens.

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Video games are helpful to teens as they enhance hand-eye coordination.

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Relevant quote about video games:

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In "The Effects of Video Games on Children: What Parents Need to Know," Ph.D. Douglas A. Gentile states that studies show experience with video games relates to better surgical skills.

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Explanation of the quote and its significance.

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In "The Effects of Video Games on Children: What Parents Need to Know," Ph.D. Douglas A. Gentile states that studies show experience with video games relates to better surgical skills.

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Transition in the sentence: 'To begin with, video games are beneficial to teens because they help with hand-eye coordination.'

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To begin with,