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1. '''Transition Idea''' | 1. '''Transition Idea'''- a body paragraph should begin with a transition idea that links the paragraph with the previous one | ||
2. '''Topic Sentence''' | 2. '''Topic Sentence''' - basically a mini thesis that states the paragraph's main point | ||
3. '''Support''' | 3. '''Support''' - a supporting sentence makes up the body of the paragraph and a supporting paragraph makes up the body of an essay | ||
4. '''Closing Sentence''' | 4. '''Closing Sentence'''- this should finish up the discussion and should look ahead to the paragraph | ||
== Transition Idea == | == Transition Idea == | ||
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Transition words to use: Addition, Moreover, Consequently, Because, In the same way. | Transition words to use: Addition, Moreover, Consequently, Because, In the same way. | ||
== Topic Sentence == | == Topic Sentence == | ||
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Topic sentence- There are many probable contributing factors to global warming. | Topic sentence- There are many probable contributing factors to global warming. | ||
Topic- What are the causes of global warming. | Topic- What are the causes of global warming. | ||
== Support == | == Support == | ||
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Evidence can include: | Evidence can include: | ||
Published works, Research data, and Research from books, journal articles, and websites. | Published works, Research data, and Research from books, journal articles, and websites. | ||
== Closing Sentence == | == Closing Sentence == | ||
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In conclusion, this is why humor can help improve a human's quality of life. | In conclusion, this is why humor can help improve a human's quality of life. | ||
Body paragraphs do the real work of the essay, developing, supporting, explaining, and proving the thesis. A good body paragraph has a clear beginning, middle, and end. | |||
== Four important traits that are key to add in a body paragraph == | |||
== Four important traits that are | |||
'''Unity'''- the sentences in the body point to the main idea. | '''Unity'''- the sentences in the body point to the main idea. | ||
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'''Organization'''- is written in a proper sequence and flows throughout the essay. | '''Organization'''- is written in a proper sequence and flows throughout the essay. | ||
== '''Works Cited and Sources''' == | == '''Works Cited and Sources''' == | ||