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Body Paragraphs (Main Points)
How to Write a Five Paragraph Essay: Body Paragraphs (Main Points)
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The Basic Five Paragraph Essay
Paragraph 1: Introduction Paragraph 2: Main Point 1 Paragraph 3: Main Point 2 Paragraph 4: Main Point 3 Paragraph 5: Conclusion
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The three main body paragraphs will give three reasons why the thesis is true.
Introduction Main Point 1 Main Point 2 Main Point 3
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3 Body Paragraphs Topic Sentence Concrete Details Transition
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Body Paragraphs Topic Sentence The main idea of the paragraph.
It must be related to the thesis statement.
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Body Paragraphs Concrete Details (supporting sentences)
Make sure each sentence either explains or supports the topic. Make sure it is specific, not abstract nor hypothetical.
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Concrete Details are: 1. Facts :
“There are an equal number of eighth grade boys and girls in this school.”
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2. Statistics: “In Indiana, 89% of students graduate from high school
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3. Quotes: Mrs. Thomas said, “This is the most intelligent group of eighth-grade English students that I have ever seen.”
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4: Tell a Story Your anecdote should prove an example of how your topic sentence and thesis are true. Abandoned animals need urgent care. Two years ago, we found a kitten in the parking lot on a very hot day. There was no mother cat in sight. The kitten was over-heated and dehydrated. Immediately we drover her to the vet. Unfortunately, she didn’t make it. As a result, we always carry pet food and water in the car to help strays.
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Your writing must tell the reader why, or how, the evidence that you presented as a concrete detail supports your topic sentence, thesis statement, and is in agreement with the mood or tone of your paper.
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Body Paragraphs: Transitions
The last sentences of your body paragraphs should: Summarize the importance of the information in the paragraph, And Transition to the next topic.
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Possible Transitions Phrases:
This event affected… For example … As an illustration… In addition … This leads to… When this occurred … Furthermore …
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