BODY PARAGRAPHS.
ENGAGE ACTIVITY: How does the below picture represent a body paragraph? Think on your own first. Then pair up and discuss your thoughts. Then as a class discuss.
WHAT DO YOU NEED IN A BODY PARAGRAPH?
Topic
Sentence: a sentence which introduces the topic or argument that will be
discussed in that paragraph.
Explanation: A further elaboration of the idea – more detail, background or definitions needed for the paragraph to make sense to the reader.
Evidence/Example: Using evidence to back up or support your ideas. What persuasive technqiues can you use to support the argument.
Link: a sentence which brings your reader back to the topic, and shows how your examples back up your ideas that your introduced in the topic sentence. How can you make a smooth transition from
EXAMPLE:
We need to establish a new tram system in Geelong because it would be very convenient for people travelling around the city. When surveyed recently, 66% of Geelong residents said that they would welcome a tram system in their town, and the majority also agreed that it would be convenient and helpful. Public transport is a problem in Geelong, and people often find it difficult to get around to work if they don’t own a car. Not only this but the statistics tell us that people want and need these trams. By installing a tram in Geelong, we can fix all these issues. Wouldn’t that be nice? While it is obvious that the tram would be convenient and efficient, it would also bring more money into the town through fares.
Where is the topic sentence?
Where is the evidence?
Where is the explanation?
Where is the linking sentence?
Let's have a go together.....on the below topic:
'Students should/shouldn't be able to wear their HAPE uniform to school everyday.'
Think about the following questions:
What is your argument?
What does your argument mean?
How are you going to convince someone?
How does this link to your topic or the next argument?
Now it's your turn.....
Write your first body paragraph from your introduction on the previous lesson.
Explanation: A further elaboration of the idea – more detail, background or definitions needed for the paragraph to make sense to the reader.
Evidence/Example: Using evidence to back up or support your ideas. What persuasive technqiues can you use to support the argument.
Link: a sentence which brings your reader back to the topic, and shows how your examples back up your ideas that your introduced in the topic sentence. How can you make a smooth transition from
EXAMPLE:
We need to establish a new tram system in Geelong because it would be very convenient for people travelling around the city. When surveyed recently, 66% of Geelong residents said that they would welcome a tram system in their town, and the majority also agreed that it would be convenient and helpful. Public transport is a problem in Geelong, and people often find it difficult to get around to work if they don’t own a car. Not only this but the statistics tell us that people want and need these trams. By installing a tram in Geelong, we can fix all these issues. Wouldn’t that be nice? While it is obvious that the tram would be convenient and efficient, it would also bring more money into the town through fares.
Where is the topic sentence?
Where is the evidence?
Where is the explanation?
Where is the linking sentence?
Let's have a go together.....on the below topic:
'Students should/shouldn't be able to wear their HAPE uniform to school everyday.'
Think about the following questions:
What is your argument?
What does your argument mean?
How are you going to convince someone?
How does this link to your topic or the next argument?
Now it's your turn.....
Write your first body paragraph from your introduction on the previous lesson.