Body Paragraphs

Body Paragraphs (Part 1)

Expository Essay Writing

Poll

How well do you feel you understand how to compose topic sentences for body paragraphs?

• 1 - I don't really get what they're supposed to do

• 2 - I kind of understand it, but not fully.

• 3 - I understand it, but I'm not sure I know how to explain it to someone else.

• 4 - I understand it very well; I could explain it to others.

​TEA

​In order to create a body paragraph, we follow the TEA method. This stands for the following:

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• ​Topic: Introduces your reason.

• ​Evidence: Uses an example to prove your reason.

• ​Analysis: Explain how your example shows you

​T - Topic Sentences

• The 1st topic sentences are where we explain our first reason and how it relates to our topic.

• ​It is 1-2 sentences long.

• ​It should AQA (Answer the Question Asked).

• ​The topic is our glass. It is necessary for TEA, but it is still empty. We need more after the thesis!

Multiple Choice

How long is the Topic Section of the body paragraph?

• 1-2 sentences

• 2-3 sentences

• 3-4 sentences

• 4-5 sentences

​T - Topic Sentences

• Example:

• ​Essay Thesis: In order to overcome challenges, one needs teamwork and resilience.

• ​1st Body Paragraph Topic Sentence:

• To begin, teamwork is necessary in order to overcome challenges. Without teamwork, life's difficulties are harder to face.

​T - Topic Sentences

How to build the body paragraph topic:

• Transition

• Topic + 1st Reason

• Explanation​​

• ​1st Body Paragraph Topic Sentence: To begin, teamwork is necessary in order to overcome challenges. Without teamwork, life's difficulties are harder to face.

Poll

How well do you feel you understand how to compose topic sentences for body paragraphs?

• 1 - I don't really get what they're supposed to do

• 2 - I kind of understand it, but not fully.

• 3 - I understand it, but I'm not sure I know how to explain it to someone else.

• 4 - I understand it very well; I could explain it to others.