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Chapter 3. The Body Paragraphs. The body…. Is composed of paragraphs that support the thesis statement Cites examples, explains causes and offers reasons Supplies evidence of your thesis/point of view. Planning the Body. Consider the thesis and breaking it down:
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Chapter 3 The Body Paragraphs
The body… • Is composed of paragraphs that support the thesis statement • Cites examples, explains causes and offers reasons • Supplies evidence of your thesis/point of view
Planning the Body • Consider the thesis and breaking it down: • Regular attendance in classes is important because: • Reason 1: • Reason 2: • Reason 3:
Composing the Body The Topic Sentence (all should support thesis) • main point of the discussion (in paragraph) • Announces what the paragraph will be about • Controls the subject matter The entire discussion (examples, details, explanations) must support the topic sentence.
Focusing Your Topic Sentence Unfocused- too many people treat animals badly Focused- the cosmetic industry often harms animals in unnecessary experiments designed to test products. Unfocused-Grades are an unfair pain in the neck Focused- A course grade based on 2 multiple choice exams doesn’t accurately measure a student’s knowledge of the subject.