📚 Topic Summary
Body paragraphs are the heart of any good essay or story. They give specific details and evidence to support your main idea (also known as your thesis statement). A strong body paragraph usually has a topic sentence, supporting sentences with examples or reasons, and a concluding sentence that wraps up the paragraph's main point.
Learning how to build strong body paragraphs will make your writing clearer and more persuasive. Think of each paragraph as a mini-essay with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Practice makes perfect, so let's dive in!
🔤 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition:
- Topic Sentence
- Supporting Sentence
- Evidence
- Concluding Sentence
- Thesis Statement
- Information that proves your point.
- The main idea of your entire essay.
- The sentence that summarizes the paragraph's main point.
- The sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
- A sentence that provides details to back up the topic sentence.
Instructions: Write the number of the vocabulary word next to the correct definition.
| Definition |
Vocabulary Word |
| Information that proves your point. |
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| The main idea of your entire essay. |
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| The sentence that summarizes the paragraph's main point. |
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| The sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph. |
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| A sentence that provides details to back up the topic sentence. |
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✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph below using the following words: evidence, topic sentence, reasons, concluding sentence, support
A good body paragraph starts with a strong __________. This sentence tells the reader what the paragraph will be about. The following sentences should _________ the topic sentence with __________ and examples. These __________ can come from your own experiences or from research. Finally, a __________ wraps up the paragraph and transitions to the next idea.
🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are writing an essay about why reading is important. Write a topic sentence for a body paragraph that discusses how reading helps you learn new things.
