How to Write Body Paragraphs

Student Step by Step Guide

Basic Essay…

Paragraph One:

The introductory paragraph begins with an attention grabber.

Then, restate and define the topic.

Basic Essay…

Paragraph One (continued):

State three arguments, explanations, examples, or descriptive details.

Conclude with a transition sentence that leads to the next paragraph.

Body Paragraphs…

Paragraphs 2, 3, 4:

Use a different transition at the beginning of each paragraph.

Restate one argument, explanation, example, or descriptive detail. Then, expand on it with evidence that supports it.

Body Paragraphs…

Paragraphs 2, 3, 4:Each paragraph needs an

introductory sentence and a concluding sentence.

These are the paragraphs where it is important to use spectacular word choice to show your vocabulary knowledge.

Body Paragraphs…

Paragraphs 2, 3, 4:

Use elaborated examples, sensory details, and a variety of support.

Make sure the relationship between the main idea and the supporting details of each paragraph is clear.

Basic Essay…

Paragraph Five:

Conclude by restating your topic in words that are different from those in paragraph one. Summarize paragraphs two, three, and four. Draw a one sentence conclusion. End with a statement that makes the reader think or smile.

Transition Words

Transition words that add to or continue an idea you are writing about…

Additionally

Afterwards

Again

Also

And

As previously stated

At last

At length

At the same time

besides

Transition Words

Transition words that add to or continue an idea you are writing about…

Embracing

Encompassing

Eventually

Extending

First

Furthermore

In addition

In conclusion

Including

Initially

Transition Words

Transition words that add to or continue an idea you are writing about…

LaterLikewiseMeanwhileMoreoverNextOverallPresentlyPreviouslySecondSinceSoon

Transition Words

Transition words that add to or continue an idea you are writing about…

Subsequently

Supplementing

Then

To begin with

While

Transition Words

Transition words that show a similarity between ideas…

Again

Also

As a matter of fact

As well

Besides

For example

Transition Words

Transition words that show a similarity between ideas…

Furthermore

Likewise

In a like manner

In addition

In the same way

In a similar case

Similarly