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Characteristics of a Good Body Paragraph

Characteristics of a Good Body Paragraph. Direction Strong topic sentence that states main idea and sets course of paragraph. Unity Paragraph makes one point and sticks to it Coherence Ideas in paragraph logically connected Support

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Characteristics of a Good Body Paragraph

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  1. Characteristics of a Good Body Paragraph Direction Strong topic sentence that states main idea and sets course of paragraph. Unity Paragraph makes one point and sticks to it Coherence Ideas in paragraph logically connected Support Paragraph contains specific details that support topic sentences. Click speaker icon for sound

  2. What are the functions of a topic sentence in a body paragraph? • provides thesis link – mentioning topic of the essay • states the specific thesis point developed in the paragraph [this may be a point in your plan of development attached to thesis] • provides transition from previous paragraph to this one

  3. Finding Thesis links and specific thesis point Look at the thesis below and see if you can find the thesis link and specific thesis points for each topic sentence Thesis: Lower costs, excellent teachers, and a positive environment are the reasons Cuyamaca is a great community college. Topic Sentence One: First of all, the lower tuition prices are a good reason to attend Cuyamaca College. Topic sentence two: Additionally, the instructors at Cuyamaca College are energetic and knowledgeable. Topic sentence three: Finally, the beautiful grounds and comfortable classroom make Cuyamaca a great place to learn.

  4. Did you find it? The thesis links are underlined and the points have brackets – you don’t have to use the exact same words to convey similar ideas. Thesis: [Lower costs], [excellent teachers], and a [positive environment] are the reasons Cuyamaca is a great community college. Topic Sentence One: First of all, the [lower tuition prices] are a good reason to attend Cuyamaca College. Topic sentence two: Additionally, the [instructors] at Cuyamaca College are [energetic and knowledgeable]. Topic sentence three: Finally, the [beautiful grounds and comfortable classroom] make Cuyamaca a great place to learn.

  5. Look at the thesis below and find the thesis link, point & transition • Thesis:The cafeteria at Bonita Vista High School has many drawbacks, such as high prices, poor staffing, and tasteless food items. • Topic Sentence One: • One problem with the cafeteria is its expensive menu • Topic sentence Two: • Not only is the cafeteria food expensive, the service is also poor. • Topic sentence Three • When a student finally does get served, the school meal is usually cold and has little flavor.

  6. Did you find the thesis link, point & transition? Thesis link is underlined, point in brackets and transition has ** • Thesis:The cafeteria at Bonita Vista High School has many drawbacks, such as high prices, poor staffing, and tasteless food items. • Topic Sentence One: • *One* problem with the cafeteria is its [expensive menu.] • Topic sentence Two: • *Not only is the cafeteria food expensive*, the [service is also poor]. • Topic sentence Three • *When a student finally does get served*, the school [meal is usually cold and has little flavor].

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