Body Paragraphs

What does a body paragraph include?

• topic sentence, example, and analysis/explanation.

• topic sentence, thesis, and summary

• topic sentence, example, and summary

The following sentence is:

For a scientist, it is important to take chances when experimenting in order to make new discoveries.

• topic sentence

• example

• hook

The following sentence is:

Michael Jordan took a risk when he chose to join MLB after retiring from the NBA.

• topic sentence

• example

• analysis

The following sentence is:

During his lifetime, Gregor Mendel was not recognized for his scientific work, but he was determined to find the truth about genetics.

• topic sentence

• example

• hook

The following sentence is:

Many musicians have taken risks in their music in order to bring new styles to the world.

• topic sentence

• hook

• analysis

Select the parts of a paragraph.

• Topic sentence

• Supporting sentences

• Concluding sentence

Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence.

• It's the first sentence of a paragraph.

• It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

• It summarizes what the paragraph is about.

Mark the options that best describe the supporting sentences of a paragraph.

• They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of the paragraph.

• They include supporting facts, details and examples.

• They must develop the main topic of the paragraph.

Which two paragraphs are most similar?

• None of the paragraphs are similar.
• Introduction and Conclusion
  
• Introduction and Body Paragraphs

What is a topic sentence?

• The place where you introduce your quotes

• Direct quotation from the text

• The sentence that states the subject of your paragraph