1. How to Write Body Paragraphs
Student Step by Step Guide

2. Basic Essay… Paragraph One:
The introductory paragraph begins with an attention grabber.
Then, restate and define the topic.

3. Basic Essay…
Paragraph One (continued):
State three arguments, explanations, examples, or descriptive details.
Conclude with a transition sentence that leads to the next paragraph.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. Transition Words
Transition words that add to or continue an idea you are writing about…
Later
Likewise
Meanwhile
Moreover
Next
Overall
Presently
Previously
Second
Since
Soon

11. Transition Words
Transition words that add to or continue an idea you are writing about…
Subsequently
Supplementing
Then
To begin with
While

12. Transition Words
Transition words that show a similarity between ideas…
Again
Also
As a matter of fact
As well
Besides
For example

13. 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