Body Paragraph- Informational Essay

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What is the job of a body paragraph?

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To explain one of the main points in your topic sentence.

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What is a topic sentence?

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The first sentence of a paragraph that tells what the paragraph will be about.

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What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

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The topic sentence.

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How many topics should a body paragraph cover?

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One.

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What should you do at the beginning of a paragraph?

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Indent.

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What is the purpose of a body paragraph in an informational essay?

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To provide detailed information and support for the main idea introduced in the topic sentence.

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What does a topic sentence do in a body paragraph?

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It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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Why is it important to indent the first line of a paragraph?

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It helps to visually separate the paragraph from the previous one, making the text easier to read.

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What type of evidence can be included in a body paragraph?

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Facts, statistics, examples, or quotes that support the main point.

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How does a body paragraph relate to the thesis statement?

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Each body paragraph should support and relate back to the thesis statement of the essay.