How to Write Body Paragraphs Student Step by Step Guide

Basic Essay… Paragraph One: The introductory paragraph begins with an attention grabber. Then, restate and define the topic.

Basic Essay… Paragraph One (continued): State three arguments, explanations, examples, or descriptive details. Conclude with a transition sentence that leads to the next paragraph.

Body Paragraphs… Paragraphs 2, 3, 4: Use a different transition at the beginning of each paragraph. Restate one argument, explanation, example, or descriptive detail. Then, expand on it with evidence that supports it.

Body Paragraphs… Paragraphs 2, 3, 4: Each paragraph needs an introductory sentence and a concluding sentence. These are the paragraphs where it is important to use spectacular word choice to show your vocabulary knowledge.

Body Paragraphs… Paragraphs 2, 3, 4: Use elaborated examples, sensory details, and a variety of support. Make sure the relationship between the main idea and the supporting details of each paragraph is clear.

Basic Essay… Paragraph Five: Conclude by restating your topic in words that are different from those in paragraph one. Summarize paragraphs two, three, and four. Draw a one sentence conclusion. End with a statement that makes the reader think or smile.

Transition Words Transition words that add to or continue an idea you are writing about… Additionally Afterwards Again Also And As previously stated At last At length At the same time besides

Transition Words Transition words that add to or continue an idea you are writing about… Embracing Encompassing Eventually Extending First Furthermore In addition In conclusion Including Initially

Transition Words Transition words that add to or continue an idea you are writing about… Later Likewise Meanwhile Moreover Next Overall Presently Previously Second Since Soon

Transition Words Transition words that add to or continue an idea you are writing about… Subsequently Supplementing Then To begin with While

Transition Words Transition words that show a similarity between ideas… Again Also As a matter of fact As well Besides For example

Transition Words Transition words that show a similarity between ideas… Furthermore Likewise In a like manner In addition In the same way In a similar case Similarly