Body Paragraph Review

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good topic sentence?

• It is clear and concise.

• It provides reasons or explanations.

• It is vague and general.

• It introduces the main idea.

What should a good topic sentence include?

• A detailed history of the topic

• support for your thesis/claim statement

• A list of unrelated facts

• A question about the topic

Why is it important to have a good topic sentence in an essay?

• It makes the essay longer.

• It helps the reader understand the main idea.

• It provides a conclusion to the essay.

• It lists all the points in the essay.

What is the purpose of revising topic sentences?

• To make them longer.

• To make them more entertaining.

• To make them strong and clear.

• To make them more complex.

What is the main idea of the video?

• Writing essays

• Writing/revising body paragraphs

• Conducting surveys

• Water conservation

What is the expected outcome after revising the topic sentences?

• They become more entertaining.

• They become longer.

• They become strong and clear.

• They become more complex.

Which of the following should a good supporting example include?

• Opinions and assumptions

• Facts, quotes, and details

• Irrelevant anecdotes

• Unrelated statistics

Which of the following should NOT be included in a good supporting example?

• Facts and quotes

• Support for the topic sentence

• Irrelevant anecdotes

• Direct relation to the main point

What is one characteristic of a poor supporting example?

• It is directly related to the paper.

• It helps prove your argument.

• It only restates conventional wisdom.

• It adds significant value to the paper.

Which statement is true about a poor supporting example?

• It is related to the paper.

• It helps prove your argument.

• It does not add significant value.

• It provides new insights.