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WEEK 7 - ING 201A - Body Paragraphs

The supporting sentences that best support the topic sentence are 1, 2, and 4 because they directly discuss how pancakes save time and money for breakfast. Sentence 3 discusses flavor but does not support the claims of time or money savings. Sentence 5 is about fresh fruit and does not relate to the topic of pancakes.

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WEEK 7 - ING 201A - Body Paragraphs

The supporting sentences that best support the topic sentence are 1, 2, and 4 because they directly discuss how pancakes save time and money for breakfast. Sentence 3 discusses flavor but does not support the claims of time or money savings. Sentence 5 is about fresh fruit and does not relate to the topic of pancakes.

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WRITING

BODY PARAGRAPHS
The P.I.E. paragraph structure.

• P = Point
• I = Information
• E = Explanation
• Point
• Make sure your paragraph has a point. Often, the point is the topic
sentence.
• What is the point of this paragraph?
• What claim is being made?
• What will this paragraph prove or discuss?
• Information
• After establishing your point, provide information in the form of
evidence to support your topic sentence.
• Here are types of evidence you might include:
• Facts, details, reasons, examples
• Statistics, polls, percentages, data from research studies
• Information from credible research or course readings
• Expert opinions and analysis from experts on the topic
• Personal experience or stories from your life or others (mostly used for reflective
writing rather than argumentative)
• Explanation
• The explanation is the writer’s analysis, elaboration, evaluation, or
interpretation of the point and information given, connecting the
information with the point (topic sentence) and the thesis. Without this
step, your paragraph may be made up solely of someone else's work.
Providing an explanation ensures you integrate your research and include
your own academic work as well.
• What does the provided information mean?
• How does it relate to your overall argument?
• Why is this information important/significant/meaningful?
• All paragraphs start with the topic sentence

•Transitions from the previous paragraph


•Clearly identifies this paragraph’s focus
•Relates to the paper’s overall thesis
•Leaves space for evidence and analysis
An Effective Topic Sentence

• clearly supports the thesis statement.


• is usually at the beginning of a body paragraph.
• controls the content of all of the supporting sentences in its paragraph.
• is a complete sentence.
• does not announce the topic (e.g., “I’m going to talk about exercise.”).
• should not be too general (e.g., “Exercise is good.”).
• should not be too specific (e.g., “Exercise decreases the chance of developing diabetes, heart
disease, asthma, osteoporosis, depression, and anxiety.”).
Checklist for an Effective Topic Sentence
https://edtechbooks.o

1. Does the topic sentence clearly support the thesis statement?


2. Is the topic sentence at the beginning of the body paragraph?
3. Does the topic sentence control the content of all the supporting
sentences?
4. Is the topic sentence a complete sentence?
5. Does the topic sentence announce the topic?
6. Is the topic sentence too general? Is it too specific?
Identify the Topic Sentence

• In the exercise, each group of sentences has three supporting sentences


and one topic sentence. The topic sentence must be broad enough to
include all of the supporting sentences. In each group of sentences, choose
which sentence is the topic sentence.
Identify the Topic Sentence
• Topic sentence: _________

1. In southern Utah, hikers enjoy the scenic trails in Zion National Park.
2. Many cities in Utah have created hiking trails in city parks for people to
use.
3. There are hiking paths in Utah’s Rocky Mountains that provide beautiful
views.
4. Hikers all over Utah can access hiking trails and enjoy nature.
Identify the Topic Sentence
• Topic sentence: _________

1. People in New York speak many different languages.


2. New York is a culturally diverse city.
3. People in New York belong to many different religions.
4. Restaurants in New York have food from all over the world.
Identify the Topic Sentence

• Topic sentence: _________

1. Websites like YouTube have video tutorials that teach many different
skills.
2. Computer programs like PowerPoint are used in classrooms to teach new
concepts.
3. Technology helps people learn things in today’s world.
4. Many educational apps have been created to help children in school.
Identify the Topic Sentence

• Topic sentence: _________

1. Some places have a scent that people remember when they think of that
place.
2. The smell of someone’s cologne can trigger a memory of that person.
3. Smelling certain foods can bring back memories of eating that food.
4. Many different memories can be connected to specific smells.
• Now you can support your point with evidence and examples. “Evidence”
here does not just mean empirical facts – the form it takes will depend on
your discipline, topic and approach. Common types of evidence used in
academic writing include:
• Quotations from literary texts, interviews, and other primary sources.
• Summaries, paraphrases, or quotations of secondary sources that provide
information or interpretation in support of your point.
• Qualitative or quantitative data that you have gathered or found in existing research.
• Descriptive examples of artistic or musical works, events, or first-hand experiences.
• Make sure to properly cite your sources.
Supporting Sentences
• Your body paragraph needs to explain why or how your topic sentence is
true.

Topic Sentence Exercise improves your mental health.

Supporting Sentences Exercise is the healthiest way to deal with stress.


Exercise can influence the balance of chemicals in our bodies.
Exercise also helps us think more clearly.
Identify Good Supporting Sentences
• Topic Sentence: Eating pancakes for breakfast saves time and money.

1. Pancakes can be prepared in large quantities and then frozen, so the time it takes to cook
breakfast is only a few minutes.
2. Pancakes are very inexpensive to make because you only need a few ingredients.
3. Pancakes are delicious and can be prepared in a variety of flavors.
4. Pancakes save money because you can buy a big box of mix and only make what
you need; you don’t waste money because you can save the extra mix for another time.
5. Fresh fruit is a really quick breakfast because you only need to wash it and eat it.

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