English Writing_ Body Paragraph英语段落写作.pptVIP

Body Paragraphs * * by Charles Yang Writing Paragraphs of Importance Body Paragraphs Purpose The body paragraphs in your essay support the main idea in your thesis statement by breaking it down into smaller ideas or subtopics. Ideas in your paragraphs should relate back to the thesis statement. Essay Introduction Thesis Statement Body Paragraph 1 _____________ Body Paragraph 2 _____________ Body Paragraph 3 _____________ Body Paragraph 4 _____________ Body Paragraph 5 _____________ Body Paragraphs Most paragraphs contain between five to ten sentences. The first line of a paragraph is usually indented (begin a few spaces to the right of the margin) to show that there is a new paragraph. Form ________________________ . ____________________. _____________________. _________________________. ____________________________. ____________________. ______________________. ______________________________. indent Key Features Body paragraphs should should contain some of the following features… A Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences A Concluding Sentence Unity Topic Sentences Every paragraph should have a topic sentence. This is the most important sentence because it expresses the main idea of the paragraph. Definition Body Paragraph An important factor in learning a foreign language has to do with the concept of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation. When we do something for the “fun of it” or because we enjoy it, that is called intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, is when we do something for the purpose of receiving some kind of external reward such as money, time off from work, etc. Many education experts believe that intrinsic motivation is more powerful when it comes to helping students retain what they’ve learned. The question and challenge for teachers today is, “How can we help our students become intrinsically motivated in what we are teaching?” Example Topic Sentence Topic Sentence: sta