The procedure of writing a body paragraph should go like this: (1) Decide what the claim is that will be developed in the paragraph. (2) Write the topic sentence containing the claim. (3) Collect the evidence to be used to support the claim. (4) Organize the evidence logically. (5) Develop the claim using the evidence. (6) Write a concluding sentence.
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- Which sentences offer evidence to the claim? A: Sentence ⑦⑧ B: Sentence④⑤ C: Sentence①②③
- What should a paragraph structure include according to Video 2? A: topic sentence B: evidence C: explanation D: concluding sentence
- In a good argument, the premises are ______ ; the evidence or reasons are ______ to the claim; the reasons provide ______ grounds to lead readers to accept the claim.
- 2. Which of the following is false about evidence? A: Evidence can be irrelevant to the claim B: Evidence should be relevant to the claim C: Evidence should be trustworthy D: Evidence may include an experiment we can replicate ourselves
- To substantiate a claim, a good writer usually connects claim and evidence with ______ .