1. Supplying Supporting Details

2. Before you write a body paragraph, you need to make sure . . .
That you have adequate and specific examples to back up or illustrate your thinking.
and
A well organized paragraph  making sure that your ideas are in the right order.

3. Topic sentence b. Supporting idea c. Supporting idea Two sentences
This is the format for the body paragraph which should include about 8 to 10 sentences and be of about 100 words in length.
Topic sentence
b. Supporting idea
c. Supporting idea
d. Supporting idea
e. Closing sentence
One sentence
Two sentences
Two sentences
Two sentences
One sentence

4. Before you begin to write, you must outline, brainstorm or pre-write.
All of these terms amount to the same thing. You are gathering and organizing your ideas, so once you begin writing, you will do so with confidence.

5. Let’s say that the topic is, “Do you think that all high school students should use uniforms? “
We come up with three reasons
a. Wearing uniforms is simpler,
b. Wearing uniforms creates equality,
c. Wearing uniforms creates unity
If you need to write a word paragraph, choose just one topic.
Think of supporting reasons for the chosen topic. You just want to jot down ideas.
Let’s work on reasons

6. After thinking about, it we come with the following ideas . . . .
Simpler
for
Principals
Students
Parents

7. Simpler for Parents Principals Students
But how is it simpler for all these groups?
Simpler
for
Principals
Students
Parents
Parents don’t have to spend a lot of money or time looking for expensive brand clothing.
Principals don’t have to waste so much time monitoring student dress.
Students don’t have to waste time deciding what they are going to wear to school.
Believe it or not with these few ideas you can write a good body paragraph.

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First of all, I believe that if all public school children were required to wear uniforms, this would make life much simpler for principals, parents and the students. School administrators would not have to make so many rules about student dress. They would simply monitor that each student wear the required uniform. They would not need to check whether some pants are too baggy or some shirts too long or oversized or whether the shirts have inappropriate art work or phases. This would free up the administrator to do other more important things. In addition, parents would not be burdened by the endless search for name brand clothing. The decisions would be minimal and made quickly. Moreover, students lives would also be simpler in that they would not have to waste so much time deciding what to wear. They would just wear what was required and get on and do more important things. Therefore, if this uniform rule were adopted, everyone involved would have a simpler and more productive life.
Topic sentence
Example one
Example two
Example three
Closing remarks
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Spring 2002

9. Assignment: Add three body paragraphs to your
introduction that you have been
working on. Make sure each
paragraph is about 100 words and 8 to
10 sentences in length. Make sure it
completely supports your thesis
Statement!

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References
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Spring 2002

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Discuss in the group!
Which technology will bring the biggest benefits? (3 supporting details)
Which technology do you like the idea most? (3 supporting details)
Which technology do you think is the least needed? (3 supporting details)
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Spring 2002

12. Essay Writing
Choose one of the three topics to develop into an essay of 5 paragraphs:
Introductory paragraph (Hook + thesis statement)
Body paragraphs (3)
Closing paragraph (Restatement of the thesis statement + final message)

13. Essay Writing checklist!
Introductory paragraph:
Interesting hook/background – attention grabbing
Effective thesis (the main points of the thesis are clear and in parallel structure)
Closing paragraph
Thesis is restated in the concluding paragraph
Final message invites action

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Body Paragraphs
Topic sentence clearly states the main point(s) in each paragraph
Each supporting point is sufficiently explained.
Created by José J. Gonzalez, Jr.
Spring 2002