Writing Body Paragraphs

Writing Body Paragraphs

In an Argumentative Essay

​Learning Goal

​I can create body paragraphs that are supported by evidence and explanation.

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Sentence Types in a Body Paragraph​

​Topic Sentence: where you will state your reason

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​Supporting Evidence: express an example, fact, or reason directly from one of your sources

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​Additional Detail: Add an additional detail to explain your evidence.

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​Concluding Sentence: sum up what you have said about your reason

Multiple Choice

Which sentence represents the Supporting Evidence?

(1) Smoking increases your risk for illness. (2) According to TeensHealth.org, “studies show that smokers get sick more often with colds, flu, bronchitis, and pneumonia than nonsmokers.” (3) Additionally, there is a chance of these mild illnesses leading to more severe ones. (4) In conclusion, smoking cigarettes is too risky because of the many health consequences that can result.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Multiple Choice

Which sentence represents the Topic Sentence?

(1) Smoking increases your risk for illness. (2) According to TeensHealth.org, “studies show that smokers get sick more often with colds, flu, bronchitis, and pneumonia than nonsmokers.” (3) Additionally, there is a chance of these mild illnesses leading to more severe ones. (4) In conclusion, smoking cigarettes is too risky because of the many health consequences that can result.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Multiple Choice

Which sentence represents the Additional Detail?

(1) Smoking increases your risk for illness. (2) According to TeensHealth.org, “studies show that smokers get sick more often with colds, flu, bronchitis, and pneumonia than nonsmokers.” (3) Additionally, there is a chance of these mild illnesses leading to more severe ones. (4) In conclusion, smoking cigarettes is too risky because of the many health consequences that can result.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Multiple Choice

Which sentence represents the Concluding Sentence?

(1) Smoking increases your risk for illness. (2) According to TeensHealth.org, “studies show that smokers get sick more often with colds, flu, bronchitis, and pneumonia than nonsmokers.” (3) Additionally, there is a chance of these mild illnesses leading to more severe ones. (4) In conclusion, smoking cigarettes is too risky because of the many health consequences that can result.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Open Ended

Explain what an Attention Grabber/Hook is.

Open Ended

Do you have any questions about writing body paragraphs?