Essay Structure and Body Paragraphs

The video tutorial focuses on writing the body paragraphs of an expository essay. It outlines the four key elements: topic sentence, concrete details, commentary, and concluding sentence. The teacher provides an example using Abraham Lincoln to illustrate how these elements work together. Additionally, the video offers tips on structuring essays and emphasizes the importance of supporting the thesis statement throughout the body paragraphs.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Editing the expository essay

• Introduction of the expository essay

• Conclusion of the expository essay

• Body paragraphs of the expository essay

Which of the following is NOT an element of a body paragraph?

• Thesis statement

• Commentary

• Concrete details

• Topic sentence

What should a topic sentence do?

• Introduce a new idea

• Support the thesis statement

• Conclude the paragraph

• Provide a real-world example

What are concrete details?

• Opinions and analysis

• Thesis statements

• Real-world examples

• Summaries of the paragraph

What is the purpose of commentary in a body paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide real-world examples

• To restate the thesis

• To analyze and provide insight

What does the concluding sentence do?

• Provides a real-world example

• Analyzes the topic sentence

• Summarizes the paragraph

• Introduces a new idea

What model is used to organize body paragraphs?

• Mind map

• Flowchart

• Venn diagram

• Freyer model

How many body paragraphs are preferred in an essay?

• One

• Three

• Two

• Four

What should you do if you can't think of a hook for your introduction?

• Use a question

• Begin with the thesis statement

• Start with a quote

• Skip the introduction

What should you have ready before starting your body paragraph using the Freyer model?

• A list of references

• A complete essay

• Topic sentence and concrete details

• A conclusion