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Body Paragraphs. English Writing: Essays. A well-developed paragraph include…. Body Paragraphs . TOPIC SENTENCE! TOPIC SENTENCE! An effective topic sentence is required in each body paragraph. . How to develop a body paragraph.
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Body Paragraphs English Writing: Essays
Body Paragraphs • TOPIC SENTENCE! TOPIC SENTENCE! • An effective topic sentence is required in each body paragraph.
How to develop a body paragraph • Clear and detailed explanation and elaboration on the topic sentence of each body paragraph. • Devices to further support your topic sentence in each body paragraph • Examples • Quotations • Facts
Examples • Personal examples related to the topic. • A lesson I learned from my father is to focus on your goal. • Examples from the magazines, newspapers, or websites. • According to the Time magazine issued in June, 2003, Amazon has been the most successful online bookstore so far. It shows a new business model that can make money in the cyberspace.
Facts • Facts are objective and undeniable event. • Scientific reports • A recent study in the United States predicted that fossil fuel is estimated to dry up in 40 years if the automakers keep up producing big cars that consume gas heavily. • Results of surveys and research • Over 10 thousand young drivers aged 18-25 died in car accidents because they did not wear seat belts, said the report issued by Ministry of Transportation.
Developing body paragraphs • A paragraph is FULLY DEVELOPED • if it provides an effective topic sentence, clear explanation on the topic, and supporting evidence. • A paragraph is UNDERDEVELOPED • if it provides an effective topic sentence, clear explanation on the topic, and supporting evidence.
Transitional Signals • to guide readers to follow your arguments clearly. • To “show the way”.
Types of Transitional Signals • Additional information • Moreover, in addition, furthermore, what’s more, besides, additionally • Comparison or contrast • On the contrary, by contrast. One the other hand, • Cause and effect • Therefore, as a result, consequently, accordingly, hence, thus, then. • Different or opposite opinion • However, nevertheless, after all, yet, nonetheless, but