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WORKSHOP #3 REVIEW - PART 2

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  • What kind of information do supporting sentences provide about the topic sentence?
    Only new questions
    Support, details, or examples
  • A good body helps to make your paragraph:
    Confusing
    Stronger
    Shorter
  • In the example paragraph "Keeping Score in American Football," which sentence is unrelated?
    "In soccer, each goal is worth one point."
    "Another sport that has easy scoring is basketball."
  • What are the sentences that support the topic sentence called?
    Concluding sentences
    Introduction sentences
    Body sentences / Supporting sentences
  • If your topic sentence is "Making Chili is easy," which of these sentences would be unrelated?
    "Fried chicken is also easy to prepare."
    "You can add fresh garlic and some diced chili peppers."
    "To make chili, cut up one large onion."
  • Should the supporting sentences be related to the topic sentence?
    Only sometimes.
    No, they can be about anything.
    Yes, always.
  • The supporting sentences in the body should give:
    New, unrelated ideas
    Questions for the reader
    More information about the topic sentence
  • What should you do with ideas in the body that are unrelated to the topic sentence?
    Move them to another paragraph
    Keep them
    Cut them out
  • What is the main purpose of the body of a paragraph?
    To introduce the topic
    To conclude the paragraph
    To develop and explain the topic sentence
  • Why is it important for every sentence in the body to be related to the topic sentence?
    To maintain coherence and focus
    To make the paragraph longe
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