Elements of a Good Body Paragraph

What are the 5 components of a body paragraph?

• Topic sentence, background information, stance, quote, introduction sentence

• Supporting detail, conclusion, paragraph heading, background sentence, transition

• Topic sentence, background information, supporting detail, quote, quote commentary/analysis

• Supporting detail, background information, quote, topic sentence, second quote

What is a topic sentence?

• One sentence that states your stance and main idea for the paragraph.

• Two sentences that state your stance and main idea for the paragraph.

• A topic sentence is only useful in a narrative.

• One sentence that explains the main idea of the paragraph.

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Which is an example of a good topic sentence in a body paragraph?

• When Juliet says, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet”, she is basically saying that names only have the significance you give to them.

• Through the examples given above, one can determine that Global Warming is a serious issue that must be addressed immediately.

• One reason why it is important to graduate high school is because high school graduates are better able to find jobs.

• An example of the effects of Global Warming is an increase in the number and severity of natural disasters.

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How many sentences should be included in a supporting detail?

• any number of sentences

• two sentences

• one sentence

• You do not need a supporting detail

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What is the purpose of a supporting detail? Select all that apply.

• Introduce the quotation

• Connect the topic sentence to the evidence

• Quote part of the text related to the topic sentence

• Restate one element from the topic sentence

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Which of the following sentences would best serve as a supporting detail?

• Through the examples given above, one can determine that Global Warming is a serious issue and must be addressed immediately.

• When Juliet says, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet,” she is basically saying that names only have the significance you give them.

• In Upon the Burning of Our House, Anne Bradstreet develops the theme of devotion to God despite one’s circumstances.

• The theme of remaining faithful to God in the midst of difficult circumstances shows up in several lines in the poem, Upon the Burning of Our House.

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What is considered appropriate evidence in a body paragraph? Select all that apply.

• A quotation from a reputable source

• A quotation from Wikipedia

• A personal story

• A well-reasoned argument

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Which is an example of evidence in a body paragraph?

• When Juliet says, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet”, she is basically saying that names only have the significance you give to them.

• Through the examples given above, one can determine that Global Warming is a serious issue that must be addressed immediately.

• Graduating from high school is important for many different reasons.

• An example of the effects of Global Warming is an increase in the number and severity of natural disasters.

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What should a commentary/analysis include? Select all that apply.

• A connection between the supporting detail and the qutoation

• An explanation of the quotation

• A restatement of the quotation

• Another quotation from the text

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Which is an example of an analysis of evidence in a body paragraph?

• When Juliet says, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet”, she is basically saying that names only have the significance you give to them.

• Through the examples given above, one can determine that Global Warming is a serious issue that must be addressed immediately.

• This comparison with the rose is important because Romeo is a Montague and, therefore, a sworn enemy of Juliet’s family.  However, Juliet is calling into question the labeling of Romeo as an enemy based solely on his name.

• An example of the effects of Global Warming is an increase in the number and severity of natural disasters.

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