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.

• Sum up/ Specific Details

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

• Evidence & Source

• 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

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

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