Body Paragraphs and Thesis Statements

Crystal Selenas, sponsored by the Office of Student Success, explains the five paragraph essay format. The video covers the structure of the introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs. The introduction includes an attention getter, background information, and a thesis statement. Each body paragraph starts with a topic sentence and includes supporting details. The conclusion restates the thesis and summarizes the essay. The video concludes with a recap of the essay outline.

What is the correct placement for the title in a five-paragraph essay?

• Left-aligned

• Right-aligned

• Justified

• Centered

Which of the following is NOT an example of an attention getter?

• Anecdotes

• Statistics

• Thesis statement

• Rhetorical questions

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement?

• To organize the essay

• To entertain the reader

• To conclude the essay

• To provide background information

Where is the thesis statement typically located in the introduction?

• It varies, but usually at the end

• Near the end

• In the middle

• At the beginning

What should be included in the introduction besides the thesis statement?

• Supporting details

• Topic sentences

• Attention getter and background information

• Conclusion

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-written thesis statement?

• It is a question

• It is specific and outlines the main points

• It is a quote

• It is vague and general

What is the role of the central idea in the introduction?

• To entertain the reader

• To conclude the essay

• To provide a detailed explanation

• To organize the essay's main points

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

• To restate the thesis

• To provide supporting details

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

Which of the following is NOT a type of supporting detail?

• Paraphrasing

• Quotes

• Description

• Thesis statement

What is the function of supporting details in a body paragraph?

• To restate the thesis

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide evidence and explanation

• To introduce the topic