How to write an OPINION ESSAY - Lesson 2: Body Paragraph

This lesson focuses on writing an opinion essay, specifically the body paragraph. It reviews the thesis statement, explaining its components and how it guides the essay. The lesson details the structure of body paragraphs, including topic, detail, and conclusion sentences. Examples are provided to illustrate how to support the topic sentence with facts and examples. The lesson concludes with a practice exercise on crafting effective conclusion sentences.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Introduction to opinion essays

• Writing the body paragraph

• Crafting a thesis statement

• Concluding an essay

Which of the following is NOT a component of a thesis statement?

• The subtopics

• The topic

• The controlling idea

• The conclusion

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the essay

• To present a subtopic of the thesis

• To summarize the essay

Which of the following is a characteristic of a supporting detail sentence?

• It restates the thesis

• It provides examples and facts

• It introduces a new topic

• It concludes the essay

What should a conclusion sentence in a body paragraph do?

• Introduce a new argument

• Summarize the paragraph's main point

• Restate the thesis statement

• Provide a counterargument

Which conclusion sentence best expands on the topic of skateboarding?

• In conclusion, skateboarding is the best sport ever because it makes me happy.

• In conclusion, skateboarding is the best sport ever.

• In conclusion, skateboarding is the best sport ever because it is easy.

• In conclusion, skateboarding is the best sport ever because it is action-packed.

What is the goal of a concluding sentence in an essay?

• To introduce a new topic

• To list all subtopics

• To expand the original topic

• To repeat the introduction