Name:___________________
Class:________________
Body Paragraph Exercises
Directions: Using the thesis statement that you developed from the previous thesis
statement exercise, create the topic sentence for each body paragraph.
1. Essay Question:
“In a five paragraph essay, explain why all people should love each other.”
Your 3 Main Points:
a.)
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b.)
c.) s d
Thesis Statement:
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INTRO:
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Topic Sentence:
BODY:
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2. Essay Question:
“Discuss what an introduction of a 5-paragraph essay consists of.”
Your 3 Main Points:
a.)
b.)
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c.) s d
Thesis Statement:
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INTRO:
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Topic Sentence:
BODY:
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3. Essay Question:
“How can a person use new English words and techniques in his or her everyday
language?”
Your 3 Main Points:
a.)
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b.)
c.) s d
Thesis Statement:
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INTRO:
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Topic Sentence:
BODY:
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