This document provides guidance on proper paragraph organization and structure for argumentative essays. It addresses key elements like topic sentences, evidence, explanations, and concluding sentences. The topic sentence should state the reason supporting the claim, while evidence should directly support claims. Explanations of the evidence are important to ensure the reader understands how it proves the thesis. Concluding sentences should summarize the paragraph's main idea. Proper organization is essential for effectively answering the essay prompt and making a clear argument.

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Paragraph Organization
25 Questions
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1. The first sentence of a paragraph is called...
A An explanation B A concluding sentence
C A topic sentence D A piece of evidence
2. When writing an argument essay, your topic sentence should state...
A One reason that supports your claim B Your thesis statement
C A hook D A piece of evidence that supports your reason
3. After you state your topic sentence, you should...
A Introduce your first piece of evidence B State another reason
C Offer and explanation D Ask a question to hook the reader
4. After you state a piece of evidence, you should...
A
Wrap up the paragraph with a concluding
sentence
B
Move on to your next piece of evidence
C Explain it in at least 2 sentences D Restate your reason
5. In an argument essay, how many pieces of evidence should you include in each body paragraph?
A 2 B 3
C 4 D 1
6. In each body paragraph, how many pieces of direct text evidence (quotes from a source) should you
use?
A 4 B 2
C 1 D 3

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7. In each body paragraph, how many pieces of evidence should you explain?
A 3 B 4
C 2 D 1
8. After you introduce, state, and explain each piece of evidence in a body paragraph, what should you do?
A Write a hook B Keep adding more evidence
C Write a concluding sentence D Move on to your next reason
9. Which of the following is the BEST example of an effective concluding sentence?
A
As you can see, competitive sports are beneficial
for student because there are many health
benefits, and there are also social benefits.
B
As explained above, there are many benefits to
competitive sports.
C
Without a doubt, competitive sports are
beneficial for students because of the many
health benefits.
D
Clearly, competitive sports are beneficial.
10. What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
A
to explain what is in the body paragraph
B
to explain in your own words how the textual
evidence supports your claim.
C to use textual evidence to support your claim
11. What is the purpose of a concluding statement?
A to explain information in the body paragraph B to summarize what your paragraph was about
C
to use textual evidence to support your main
idea
D
to explain in your own words how the textual
evidence supports your main ide.
12. What is the final sentence of a body paragraph?
A topic sentence B concluding sentence
C commentary D concrete detail
13. Should you cite your sources?
A If you feel like it B No
C Always

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14. Why is it so important to explain your evidence?
A
We need to make sure the body paragraphs are
long enough. B
Too often we assume our reader knows what we
are talking about. We need to explain why our
evidence proves our thesis.
C
As long as the evidence is accurate, it doesn't
need to be explained.
15. Which of the following is most important when writing an essay?
A perfect grammar B an amazing introduction
C answering the prompt
16. True or False: As long as your essay is well written, it is okay to be off topic.
A True B False
17. Evidence should...
A not support claims B support claims
C be made up
18. An explanation for evidence should be provided.
A True B False
19. The body paragraph below is missing...
According to Biography.com, “Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, from November 1962 until
February 1990.” Nelson Mandela was imprisoned simply for leading protests to protect the rights of
laborers. Because of this, he was a great example to his people, as someone who was willing to be
beaten, put in prison, or even die in order to protect human rights. As a result of Mandela’s example,
many other black Africans fought for their rights and succeeded in gaining freedom.
A Claim/ Reason B Background info
C Evidence D Explanation
20. A quote should always...
A all of the above B include an in-text citation
C be followed with analysis D seek to prove your thesis
21. Choose the better topic sentence in each pair.
A
1. The new Proton Perdana is an excellent car.
B
2. The new Proton Perdana is economical to
maintain.

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22. Choose the better topic sentence in each pair.
A
4. The greenery makes Tangkak attractive to
many people.
B
3. Tangkak is a wonderful place.
23. Choose the better topic sentence in each pair.
A 10. Smoking cigarettes can cause lung cancer. B 9. Smoking cigarettes is bad.
24. choose the better topic sentence in each pair.
A 5. Jogging can relax your mind. B 6. Exercise is good for you.
25. A Thesis Statement and Topic Sentence are the same thing
A
False- A Thesis Statement is the main argument
that goes in the Introductory Paragraph at the
beginning of an essay, and a Topic Sentence is
the first sentence of every Body-Paragraph
B
True- They can be used interchangeably since
they do the same thing