Crafting Engaging First Body Paragraphs

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Which step comes after choosing a topic?

  • Use transition words
  • End with a closing sentence
  • Start with a topic sentence (correct)
  • Give details

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

  • To conclude the paragraph
  • To connect ideas using transition words
  • To provide examples or facts
  • To introduce the main idea of the paragraph (correct)

What should be included in the body paragraph?

  • Simple words and sentences (correct)
  • Transition words
  • Closing sentence
  • All of the above

What is the purpose of using transition words in a paragraph?

<p>To help readers follow the story or information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in writing a first body paragraph?

<p>End with a closing sentence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Writing Process

  • After choosing a topic, the next step is to develop a thesis statement.

Topic Sentence

  • A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph and guides the reader through the paragraph's content.

Body Paragraph

  • A body paragraph should include a topic sentence, evidence from credible sources, analysis of the evidence, and linking back to the thesis statement.

Transition Words

  • Transition words are used to connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs, making the writing cohesive and easy to follow.

First Body Paragraph

  • The final step in writing a first body paragraph is to link back to the thesis statement, providing a smooth transition to the next paragraph.

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