combined skills 3.ppt

Combined skills 3 Body paragraph and conclusion 1. Body Paragraphs Set of paragraphs that develop the idea expressed in the thesis statement. Make a list of main ideas that support the thesis statement. Each main idea becomes the main idea sentence for a body paragraph. Arrange the main ideas in logical order (time, place, importance…) Plan out each body paragraph by listing major details that support each main idea Order the details within each paragraph in a logical way. Each body paragraph may end with a concluding sentence. Sample 1 Topic: Disappointment (P. 141) Thesis: Many people seemed unprepared for disappointment and react to it with depression or escape, rather than using it as an opportunity for growth. Outline: Introductory paragraph (Quotation + thesis) Body paragraphs 1. depression (topic + eg.1) 2. escape (topic + eg. 2) 3. use it as a chance for growth (topic + eg. 3) III. Concluding paragraph Sample 2 -- Essay Outline Thesis Statement By using discipline techniques, parents, teachers, and police are the main agents responsible for controlling our children. Body Paragraph 1 Main Idea Sentence 1: There are a variety of techniques available to parents who are willing to take responsibility of disciplining their children. Major Details: 1. Give rewards 2. Punish bad behavior 3. Be consistent and reasonable Body Paragraph 1 -- sample 2 1)There are a variety of techniques available to parents who are willing to take the responsibility of disciplining their children. 2)Most of these methods involve a combination of rewards and punishments. 3)Rewarded behaviors will be repeated by children; therefore, rewards should be given for behaviors that are acceptable. 4)Unacceptable behavior should be punished in some way. 5)Try to make the punishment fit the seriousness of the behavior. 6)Be reasonable; but be consistent, too. 7)Consistenc