Body Paragraphs

1. Body Paragraphs Notes to help you out

2. Thesis Reading is a necessity to improve vocabulary, improve writing skills, and open doors in an increasingly complex world.

3. The Formula Yes, there can be a formula for writing. Once you know what it is and how to use it, you can break away from it and be more creative. Learn the formula first, then we will step out of the box. The Essay: E = T + 3P + N E= essayT= thesisP = body paragraph N = conclusion The body Paragraph: P = t + 3(f + 2l) + c P= body paragraph t = topic sentence f= fact/example l= elaboration c = closing

4. 1. Topic Sentence • The topic sentence: • is the main idea of the paragraph • supports the thesis • is the first supporting reason in your thesis One way in which reading can help today’s twenty-first century learner is in building an extensive vocabulary.

5. The body paragraph now reads: One way in which reading can help today’s twenty-first century learner is in building an extensive vocabulary.

6. 2. fact/example Give a fact/example to support your topic sentence. Research has shown that after decoding skills, a child’s vocabulary is one of the most important factors in fluent and easy reading (Cunningham).

7. 3. Elaborate • Take 1-3 sentences to elaborate your example or fact. • This should: • analyze the fact/example given • explain the importance or meaning of the fact/example given

8. 3. Elaborate Through reading a variety of texts at various levels, vocabulary acquisition is easier. The reader is able to infer meaning based on contextual clues. They are also provided with an example of correct usage of the word enabling them to use it correctly in the future.

9. cluster 1: Research has shown that after decoding skills, a child’s vocabulary is one of the most important factors in fluent and easy reading (Cunningham). Through reading a variety of texts at various levels, vocabulary acquisition is easier. The reader is able to infer meaning based on contextual clues. They are also provided with an example of correct usage of the word enabling them to use it correctly in the future.

10. The body paragraph now reads: One way in which reading can help today’s twenty-first century learner is in building an extensive vocabulary. Research has shown that after decoding skills, a child’s vocabulary is one of the most important factors in fluent and easy reading (Cunningham). Through reading a variety of texts at various levels, vocabulary acquisition is easier. The reader is able to infer meaning based on contextual clues. They are also provided with an example of correct usage of the word enabling them to use it correctly in the future.

11. 4. fact/example 2 Give a second fact/example to support your topic sentence. Another reason to read and improve vocabulary is that “a person’s vocabulary level is the best single predictor of occupational success” (Luciano).

12. 5. Elaborate • Take 1-3 sentences to elaborate your example or fact. • This should: • analyze the fact/example given • explain the importance or meaning of the fact/example given

13. 5. Elaborate The reading level of information from the news media used by executives and managers has a average reading level equivalent of eleventh grade or higher (Hart). The technical documents these leaders access in their jobs have higher reading levels with industry specific jargon. Without an extensive vocabulary, executives would not be able to do their jobs.

14. cluster 2: Another reason to read and improve vocabulary is that “a person’s vocabulary level is the best single predictor of occupational success” (Luciano). The reading level of information from the news media used by executives and managers has a average reading level equivalent of eleventh grade or higher (Hart). The technical documents these leaders access in their jobs have higher reading levels with industry specific jargon. Without an extensive vocabulary, executives would not be able to do their jobs.

15. The body paragraph now reads: One way in which reading can help today’s twenty-first century learner is in building an extensive vocabulary. Research has shown that after decoding skills, a child’s vocabulary is one of the most important factors in fluent and easy reading (Cunningham). Through reading a variety of texts at various levels, vocabulary acquisition is easier. The reader is able to infer meaning based on contextual clues. They are also provided with an example of correct usage of the word enabling them to use it correctly in the future. Another reason to read and improve vocabulary is that “a person’s vocabulary level is the best single predictor of occupational success” (Luciano). The reading level of information from the news media used by executives and managers has a average reading level equivalent of eleventh grade or higher (Hart). The technical documents these leaders access in their jobs have higher reading levels with industry specific jargon. Without an extensive vocabulary, executives would not be able to do their jobs.

16. 6. fact/example 3 Give a third fact/example to support your topic sentence.

17. 7. Elaborate • Take 1-3 sentences to elaborate your example or fact. • This should: • analyze the fact/example given • explain the importance or meaning of the fact/example given

18. 7. Elaborate

19. Works Cited Cunningham, Anne and Keith Stanovich. Reading Can Make You Smart. http://gse3.berkeley.edu/faculty/aecunningham/Readingcanmakeyousmarter!.pdf Hart, Jack. Editor & Publisher. (v126 i45 p.5) November 6 1993. Luciano. Top 3 Reasons to Improve your Vocabulary. http://litemind.com/top-3-reasons-to-improve-your-vocabulary/