When you answer a prompt, how do you write a body

paragraph?

In this lesson, you will learn how to you write body

paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it

with evidence.

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Identify the Question and Type of Writing

Write Your Response

Revise Your Response

Plan Your Response

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Dear Family,

I know that a pet is a big responsibility, but I know that if we all care for it, we can really enjoy it. I think that getting a pet is a good idea. Taking care of a pet would teach us responsibility and animal science. Finally the whole family will have fun with the pet.

Let’s ReviewA Common Mistake

Writing your supporting information as a list of sentences that doesn’t make

sense.

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++++++++• abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz• The quick brown fox jumped

over the lazy dog.• I like pizza!

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Write a topic sentence [Topic sentence = Thesis + Reason]1

2Support your ideas with examples, true stories from your life, or other details that prove your point.

3Conclude your paragraph by repeating your topic sentence.

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Dear Family,

I know that a pet is a big responsibility, but I know that if we all care for it, we can really enjoy it. I think that getting a pet is a good idea. Taking care of a pet would teach us responsibility and animal science. Finally the whole family will have fun with the pet.

Write a topic sentence [Topic sentence = Thesis + Reason]1

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A pet is a good idea because it can teach us about responsibility.

Thesis = I think that getting a pet is a good idea.

Reason # 1 = Pets can teach us about responsibility.

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2 Support your ideas with examples, true stories from your life, or other details that prove your point.

1. Pets need to be fed and watered on a regular basis.2. They need regular visits to the veterinarian to make

sure they are healthy.3. Most pets cannot take care of themselves. They

need people to help them.

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3 Conclude your paragraph by repeating your topic sentence.

By taking care of a pet, we are learning how to be responsible.

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A pet is a good idea because it can teach us about responsibility. Pets need to be fed and watered on a regular basis. They need regular visits to the veterinarian to make sure they are healthy. Most pets cannot take care of themselves. They need people to help them. By taking care of a pet, we are learning how to be responsible.

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

Write a topic sentence [Topic sentence = Thesis + Reason]1

2Support your ideas with examples, true stories from your life, or other details that prove your point.

3Conclude your paragraph by repeating your topic sentence.

In this lesson, you have learned how to write body paragraphs by stating your

reason and then supporting it with evidence.

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Use the steps in this lesson to create another body paragraph for this response. Two topic sentences are provided:

A pet in our family can teach us about animals. A pet would be lots of fun for everyone.

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A pet in our family can teach us about animals.

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A pet would be lots of fun for everyone.

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Using the steps in the lesson, make a list of possible examples for your topic sentence. Circle the three-four examples you would use.

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Write another body paragraph for the prompt in this lesson using different examples to support your idea. The examples could be from your life, from books, movies, television or the Internet.

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Quick Quiz

Use the steps in this lesson to create a body paragraph. Write a topic sentence, followed by supporting examples. Conclude with your topic sentence again.

The fifth grade is deciding on a theme for the end-of-year dance. Write a letter persuading your classmates to use your idea for the dance. Support your opinion with strong reasons.