How to Write Strong Essay Body Paragraphs – with REAL Example

What is the main purpose of the body in an essay?

• To summarize the essay's main points

• To provide a conclusion and final thoughts

• To make arguments, explain ideas, and give evidence

• To introduce the thesis statement

What are the two things needed before writing the main body of an essay?

• A conclusion and an introduction

• A bibliography and an abstract

• A title page and a table of contents

• A thesis statement and an outline of the essay's structure

What was Braille designed for?

• As the first writing system designed for blind people's needs

• As a new language for communication

• As a tool for teaching mathematics

• As a code for secret messages

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should each paragraph in an essay's body be?

• Unified, Coherent, and Relevant

• Long, Detailed, and Complex

• Short, Simple, and Vague

• Creative, Artistic, and Abstract

What is the first step to write a strong paragraph?

• Adding as many quotes as possible

• Writing a conclusion sentence

• Identifying its purpose

• Choosing a fancy font

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that introduces the paragraph's focus

• A sentence that contains a citation

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph

• A random sentence in the middle of the paragraph

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is NOT a way to give evidence in an essay?

• Cite relevant statistics or scientific studies

• Quote or paraphrase from sources

• Making up data to support your argument

• Describe real-life examples or case studies

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

How should evidence be related to your argument?

• It should support and add to your point

• It should only come from online sources

• It should contradict your argument

• It should be unrelated to make the essay interesting

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the paragraph's concluding sentence do?

• Provides a detailed description of the evidence

• Introduces a new idea

• Summarizes the consequences of the evidence explored

• Asks a question to the reader

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What was the situation for blind people before Braille's invention according to the text?

• They had equal access to reading and writing

• They had many tools for reading and writing

• They were highly respected in society

• Lack of access to reading and writing put them at a serious disadvantage

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2