Body Paragraph

Which type of sentence provides details, examples, and reasons that support the main idea of the paragraph?

• Topic Sentence

• Supporting Details

• Concluding Sentence

Which type of sentence wraps up the paragraph and helps transition to the next idea?

• Topic sentence

• Supporting Details

• Concluding Sentence

The topic sentence of each body paragraph should state one of the reasons from the thesis statement.

• True

• False

Where are the supporting details located?

• First Sentence

• 2nd through 5th or 6th sentences

• Last Sentence

Where is the concluding sentence located?

• First Sentence

• 2nd through 5th or 6th sentences

• Last Sentence

A good way to end a body paragraph is to...

• wrap up your thoughts with a transition word and the main idea.

• wrap up your thoughts with a thought-provoking question.

• wrap up your thoughts by restating your topic sentence word for word.

• wrap up your thoughts with a new idea.

The following can help a paragraph flow and connect the ideas...

• slang words

• transition words and phrases

• inventive and informal spelling

• topic sentence

After the topic sentence, the next immediate sentence of an effective paragraph is...

• a concluding sentence

• a transition word

• commentary

• a concrete detail

After a paragraph provides evidence for the main idea and an explanation...

• next comes more analysis

• next comes the conclusion

• next comes more examples

• next comes an argument

Which of the following is a good transition for your final body paragraph?

• In addition,

• Furthermore,

• Secondly,

• To conclude,