Building Body Paragraphs

In an essay, where can we find the 'topic sentences'?

• 1st sentence of the introduction

• last sentence of the introduction

• first sentence of the body paragraphs

• 1st sentence of the conclusion

• last sentence of the conclusion

The thesis statement should guide your paragraph writing for your essay.

• true

• false

True or False: The topic sentences belong in the first sentence of each body paragraph.

• True

• False

In each body paragraph you should have a topic sentence and __________.

Choose all that apply.

• Transition words of phrases

• Thesis Statement

• Text Evidence

• Explanation

Each body paragraph should have a topic sentence, text evidence, and....

• Explanation

• Dialogue

• Thesis statement

What is the sentence minimum for body paragraphs?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 10

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

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide evidence and analysis

• To restate the thesis

• To conclude the essay

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a body paragraph?

• Topic sentence

• Supporting details

• Conclusion sentence

• Thesis statement

True or False: Each body paragraph should focus on a single main idea.

• True

• False

What role do transition words play in body paragraphs?

• They introduce the essay

• They provide evidence

• They connect ideas smoothly

• They conclude the paragraph