CEE Composing Body Paragraphs.docx



CEEA Strategy for Composing Body ParagraphsWhen composing body paragraphs, you should follow the standard format for well developed paragraphs: topic sentence, detail sentences, and concluding sentence. In addition, your paragraph should include a claim, evidence, and an explanation. AbbreviationStands for...ExplanationCClaimWhen writing a topic sentence, you must state your claim. Essentially, this is an opinion that you can support. It is what you claim that supports your thesis.EEvidenceNext, you must support your claim by providing textual evidence.EExplanationFinally, explain how the evidence supports your topic sentence. Directions: 1. Annotate for the following: topic sentencedetail sentencesconcluding sentence 2. Then, color code for the following: claimevidenceexplanation Even with extensive training, teachers should not be allowed to carry a gun at school because they could have an accident and kill a child. After all, even trained professionals have gun-related accidents. One such accident occurred in August 2012 when nine bystanders were injured during police fire on a gunman in New York City (Granderson 1). While these police officers were trained to shoot a weapon and had experience using guns, they still accidentally injured nine innocent citizens. Teachers, who would undoubtedly receive fewer hours of training than would a police officer, would have an increased propensity for similar accidents, and the result could cost a child’s life. Answer KeyAbbreviationStands for...ExplanationExampleCClaimWhen writing a topic sentence, you must state your claim. Essentially, this is an opinion that you can support. It is what you claim that supports your thesis.Even with extensive training, teachers should not be allowed to carry a gun at school because they could have an accident and kill a child. EEvidenceNext, you must support your claim by providing textual evidence.After all, even trained professionals have gun-related accidents. One such accident occurred in August 2012 when nine bystanders were injured during police fire on a gunman in New York City (Granderson 1).EExplanationFinally, explain how the evidence supports your topic sentence.While these police officers were trained to shoot a weapon and had experience using guns, they still accidentally injured nine innocent citizens. Teachers, who would undoubtedly receive fewer hours of training than would a police officer, would have an increased propensity for similar accidents, and the result could cost a child’s life. ................
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