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Writing Strong Body Paragraphs

Writing Strong Body Paragraphs

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

CCSS
6.NS.B.3, RL.11-12.2, RI.11-12.5

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Ausencio Delgado

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Outstanding Body Paragraphs

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Saying What Needs to be Said and to be Understood.

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Multiple Choice

What role does word choice play in an essay?
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Setting the tone
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Citing sources
3
Lengthening the essay
4
Formatting

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Multiple Choice

What should be avoided in language for argumentative essays?
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Formal language
2
Biased connotations
3
Personal opinions
4
Emotional language
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Slang

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Multiple Choice

What is the effect of using phrases like "in my opinion" in an essay?
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Strengthens the argument
2
Adds clarity
3
Weakens the voice
4
Increases word count

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Multiple Choice

Which type of essay requires emotionally charged language?
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Narrative
2
Expository
3
Argumentative
4
Descriptive
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All

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of vivid verbs and adjectives in an essay?
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To confuse the reader
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To lengthen the essay
3
To strengthen the writer's voice
4
To simplify the content

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Multiple Choice

What is a key element in developing body paragraphs?
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Using complex vocabulary
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Including supporting details and examples
3
Keeping paragraphs short
4
Using only facts

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Multiple Choice

What should each sentence in a unified body paragraph do?
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Support the main idea
2
Introduce a new idea
3
Contrast the main idea
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Repeat the introduction

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Multiple Choice

How can coherence be achieved in body paragraphs?
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By using many examples
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By ordering sentences logically
3
By repeating key points
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By focusing on a single aspect

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Multiple Choice

What should be avoided in academic essay writing?
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Formal language
2
Slang
3
Detailed examples
4
Varied sentence structure

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Multiple Choice

What is the effect of using "assignment language" like "This essay will show"?
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Increases professionalism
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Makes the essay more persuasive
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Diminishes the essay's impact
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Enhances reader engagement

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Outstanding Body Paragraphs

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Saying What Needs to be Said and to be Understood.

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