WHY Paragraph Exit 4/29

What is the purpose of the body paragraphs ("why paragraphs") in an essay?

• To provide a summary idea of the essay

• To provide examples and details to support the thesis statement

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To conclude the essay

What is the function of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

• To introduce a new idea

• To provide a summary of the paragraph

• To express the main idea of the paragraph

• To transition to the next paragraph

How can unity be achieved in a body paragraph?

• By including irrelevant ideas

• By including multiple main ideas

• By ensuring that everything relates back to the topic sentence and thesis

• By using vague language and general statements

What is the role of support in a body paragraph?

• To provide examples and details to support the main idea

• To introduce new ideas and arguments

• To summarize the main points of the paragraph

• To transition to the next paragraph

How can coherence be achieved in a body paragraph?

• By including unrelated points and ideas

• By using transitions to connect sentences and ideas

• By including contradictory information

• By using vague language and general statements

Which of the following is an example of a transition word or phrase?

• Therefore

• However

• In conclusion

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

How many examples should be included in each body paragraph?

• None

• At least one

• At least two

• As many as possible

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-developed body paragraph?

• Unity

• Support

• Coherence

• Chart/ Graph

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Match the following parts of a body paragraph.

• Elaboration

• People should invest time and money into finding solutions to the water crisis because it will improve health.

• Evidence & Source

• In addition to eliminating threats to people'shealth, clean and accessible water is crucial for plants and animals alike.

• Sum up/ Specific Details

• In the article Drinking Water by WHO it states, "Some 1 million people are estimated to die each year from diarrhea as a result of unsafe drinking-water."

• Topic & Reasoning

• It is clear that having clean water that is easy to get can improve health by stopping water born disease.

How can an essay writer ensure that their argument is persuasive and logical?

• By using emotional appeals in every paragraph

• By making sure each paragraph contains at least one quote

• By organizing the essay clearly and supporting the thesis with strong evidence and reasoning

• By writing in complex sentences to impress the reader