Body Paragraphs
How many sentences should each body paragraph have?
5 sentences
What do you always capitalize in a sentence?
The first word.
What transition word should you use to start your first topic sentence?
Firstly,
What is the thesis statement formula?
Main topic + my opinion because subtopic 1, subtopic 2, and subtopic 3.
How many sentences should be in your conclusion paragraph?
3
What should the last sentence of your body paragraphs be?
Conclusion sentence
What do you add at the end of your sentences?
Punctuation!
What transition word should you use for your second topic sentence?
Secondly,
Where in the introduction does the thesis statement go?
Last sentence
What letters do we remember for our conclusion?
X, Y, Z
How many body paragraphs should you have?
3
Where should the comma go in this sentence?
I like school but I don't like waking up early.
Where should the comma go in this sentence?
I like school, but I don't like waking up early.
What transition word should you use for your last topic sentence?
Thirdly,
What should be the FIRST sentence of your introduction paragraph?
Hook
What does X stand for?
Explain your thesis in different words, but keeping the same order.
What do you start each body paragraph with?
a transition word
Where do the commas go in this sentence?
After the dance Freddie decided he wanted pizza so he went to Melting Pot and ordered one.
After the dance, Freddie decided he wanted a pizza, so he went to Melting Pot and ordered one.
What should you start your conclusion with?
To conclude, or To summarize,
What is the middle sentence in your introduction paragraph?
Background information
What does the Y stand for?
Why your reader should care
Where does your topic sentence come from?
Your subtopic in your thesis
What letter MUST you capitalize when it stands alone?
I
Why do you use transitions?
To show you are moving to the next subtopic.
What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?
A thesis statement tells the reader what the whole essay is about, and a topic sentence tells the reader what that paragraph is about.
What does Z stand for?
Zing your reader with a lasting impression