Body Paragraphs An EGP Review Body Paragraphs are
Body Paragraphs An EGP Review
Body Paragraphs are the MEAT! Your body paragraphs are where you present your argument. This is where you must get your reader to see, understand, and agree with your side. They must have certain elements, and must contain the proper tone, which will vary based on if you’re writing an argumentative or discursive essay. There is no magic number of body paragraphs, and there is no magic number of sentences within those paragraphs. But each one MUST contain the required elements and each one must be substantial and convincing!
I II Point (Topic sentence) Example/ Evidence (Input) III IV Elaborate/ Explain (Output/analysis)) Link (Show the relevance to your P!) PEEL P E E L
Body Paragraphs PEEL is just one strategy, but it’s a simple one to follow and it can help keep you organized and focused!
PEEL The organization of your ideas and paragraphs is key to crafting a cohesive, focused essay, and the PEEL strategy can help you do this. However, as you will see in the example, you don’t always HAVE to stick to this precise order prescribed in PEEL, although if it helps you, feel free to do so. Yet, as you grow and become a more sophisticated, experienced writer, you will see that you can mix up the order of parts, and as long as you cover all of them, you can create a clear, focused, convincing argument by including input and output where ever it fits naturally.
P POINT Topic Sentence
Get Your Point from Your Ps! If you planned your essay like I have taught you, you should already have your topic sentences (or points) figured out by the time you’re done planning. All you have to do is turn your main points into sentences and add some transitions (seamless or words/phrases) when needed. When you are writing your body paragraphs, keep in mind that EVERYTHING in that paragraph should relate to the point you made in your first sentence. DON’T go off on a random tangent or start talking about something that has to do with your other points. Make sure your main points are STRONG and SEPARATE. Again, there is no magic number of paragraphs to go with each point. If you have multiple examples that illustrate a single point, you may have several paragraphs that all relate to the same P. Just because you’re talking about the same point does NOT mean you need to stay in the same paragraph.
My Ps: P 1 - Help students understand literature and even pop culture. P 1 - (Topic Sentence) The Bible and Greek mythology are the two most alluded to bodies of literature in the world, and if students are familiar with the stories they will be able to understand television, film, literature, and even advertisements in a more profound way. P 2 - Help students understand other cultures/ faiths/ & dispel stereotypes P 2 - (Topic sentence) More important than understanding entertainment, however, is developing an open mind to other people and their beliefs. Through the study of other religions, students can learn about and dispel any preconceived notions or stereotypes they may hold based on a lack of knowledge.
E Evidence/ Examples Input
Your Evidence Should also be from your T -chart! Remember that your evidence should be SPECIFIC, CONCRETE, REAL WORLD examples! STAY AWAY from vague, hypothetical examples or personal anecdotes. In your essay, you will need to use expository writing skills to explain your examples clearly so your reader can understand them. Remember to define terms throughout, and give background information / context when needed. These are tasks that are not just done in the introduction, but where ever they are needed!
My Examples- P 1 Ex 1: The Bible in sitcoms- Seinfeld episode about splitting the bike- King Solomon The 90 s sitcom “Seinfeld, ” for example, aired an episode that followed an argument between two characters, Kramer and Elaine, over a bicycle. Both claimed ownership, so they took their dispute to a third party, Newman, who declared that to solve the problem they must cut the bicycle in two. Elaine agreed, while Kramer insisted that the bicycle be given to his rival, since he would rather see it go to another than be destroyed. Newman, in all his wisdom, reversed his decision and gave the bike to Kramer, since only the bike’s true owner would rather see it go to another than be destroyed. anyone familiar with the Bible’s story of King Solomon would recognize the allusion. In the Bible’s version, two women claimed motherhood to a baby, and the King decreed that the baby be cut in two. The results were the same as the Seinfeld version.
My Examples- P 1 Ex 2: Greek myths in popular books & movies- HP, PJ Percy Jackson, for example, gives readers an introduction to Greek mythology through his books and films, which can be appreciated more completely with some background knowledge of the pantheon. The Harry Potter series, as well, contains a multitude of allusions, such as Hagrid’s three headed dog, Fluffy, who guards the entrance to the underground tunnel which leads to the Sorcerer's Stone. Fluffy’s downfall is his appreciation for music, which lulls him to sleep. Students of Greek mythology would recognize Fluffy’s ancient counterpart, Cerebus, the three headed dog who guards the entrance to the Underworld and who was lulled to sleep by Orpheus when he went there to rescue Eurydice.
My Examples- P 2 Example 1: Concept of Witches as evil devil worshipers- Wicca predates the “Devil” Most people, when seeing a pentagram, which is a five pointed star right side up in a circle, associate it with evil and devil worship. However, this could not be further from the truth, and is a misconception frequently exacerbated by movies and television shows. The pentagram is, in fact, an ancient symbol that represents the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water, and the fifth element of the spirit. It is used in witchcraft, but witchcraft itself, or Wicca, in modern vernacular, has nothing at all to do with the devil or evil. Wicca predates the Christian idea of the devil, and is a nature based religion that has one rule: “An it harm none, do what thou wilt. ”
E Elaboration/ Explanation Output
Elaboration/ Explanation This is your OUTPUT, your interpretation, analysis, and synthesis of the information you just presented. This is where, in an argumentative essay, you get to make your opinion known with your tone! Choose argumentative language and strong words to show your opinion! If you’re writing a discursive essay, however, you still need to maintain an objective tone by commenting on the information and giving OTHER people’s opinions. Think about the IMPACT this topic has on others, how people’s actions or inaction can affect the world. Try to make connections!
My Elaboration- P 1, Ex 1 (Seinfeld) While the sitcom showcased this story in a humorous light that would be understandable to all viewers, those familiar with the Bible story would be able to understand the reference, and see additional humor in the comparison of Newman, a large, bumbling idiot of a character, to King Solomon, who is known and revered in the Bible for his wisdom and sound judgement. (THIS is synthesis! Connecting different ideas!)
My Elaboration, P 1, Ex 2 (Harry Potter) The connection between these two tales can help students understand more completely the danger that Harry faced when sneaking past the three headed pup if they know that when Orpheus did the same, he was descending into the dark pits of the Underworld, from which he may never return, as few did.
My Elaboration- P 2, Ex 1 - Wicca This is clearly a precursor to the Biblical rule of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, ” and basically means people are free to do what they want, as long as they harm none. Wicca and other pagan religions are frequently misunderstood and mocked or ridiculed because others do not comprehend the beliefs, but if more young people were exposed to other religions they would be less likely to call someone a devil worshipper because they are wearing a symbol of ancient magic.
L Link Connect it all!
Link Your link is a vital part of your body paragraph. This is where you pull all the information together that you have provided, and connect your examples back to the main point, and therefore, your thesis. Use the main idea from your topic sentence (P) and show it relates to the examples you provided. DO NOT simply repeat your topic sentence, or use juvenile phrases such as “This is why…(repeat or rephrase topic sentence in a different way). You want to CONNECT all your ideas together. The link does not have to be long, or even its own sentence. Frequently the link is within the output itself. Since my topic sentences were about understanding, I’m going to bring that idea into the end of my body paragraph by showing how the examples can help students come to a greater understanding.
My Link- P 1, Ex 1 (Seinfeld) This connection between characters, possible only with knowledge of biblical stories, can help students see even seemingly simplistic sitcoms in a new light, and with deeper understanding of the meaning behind a silly plotline.
My Link- P 1, Ex 2 (Harry Potter) The connection between these two tales can help students understand more completely the danger that Harry faced when sneaking past the three headed pup if they know that when Orpheus did the same, he was descending into the dark pits of the Underworld, from which he may never return, as few did. (Notice, this is both the output AND the link. )
My Link- P 2, Ex 1 Students with a knowledge of lesser known religions would be less likely to judge others, and more likely to befriend someone and embrace them with understanding and compassion.
Example- Religious Education- Body 1 The Bible and Greek mythology are the two most alluded to bodies of literature in the world, and if students are familiar with the stories they will be able to understand television, film, literature, and even advertisements in a more profound way. The 90 s sitcom “Seinfeld, ” for example, aired an episode that followed an argument between two characters, Kramer and Elaine, over a bicycle. Both claimed ownership, so they took their dispute to a third party, Newman, who declared that to solve the problem they must cut the bicycle in two. Elaine agreed, while Kramer insisted that the bicycle be given to his rival, since he would rather see it go to another than be destroyed. Newman, in all his wisdom, reversed his decision and gave the bike to Kramer, since only the bike’s true owner would rather see it go to another than be destroyed. anyone familiar with the Bible’s story of King Solomon would recognize the allusion. In the Bible’s version, two women claimed motherhood to a baby, and the King decreed that the baby be cut in two. The results were the same as the Seinfeld version. While the sitcom showcased this story in a humorous light that would be understandable to all viewers, those familiar with the Bible story would be able to understand the reference, and see additional humor in the comparison of Newman, a large, bumbling idiot of a character, to King Solomon, who is known and revered in the Bible for his wisdom and sound judgement. This connection between characters, possible only with knowledge of biblical stories, can help students see even seemingly simplistic sitcoms in a new light, and with deeper understanding of the meaning behind a silly plotline.
Example- Religious Education- Body 2 Similar to Bible stories, elements of the religion of the ancient Greeks are present all around us, and are discernible only to an observant scholar of what we now refer to as mythology. The deities of Mount Olympus, however, were as real to the Greeks as the thunder and lightning they were thought to control. If students study the symbolism, personalities, and actions of these gods and goddesses, they will be able to see the allusions that are in movies, television, and even company logos. Percy Jackson, for example, gives readers an introduction to Greek mythology through his books and films, which can be appreciated more completely with some background knowledge of the pantheon. The Harry Potter series, as well, contains a multitude of allusions, such as Hagrid’s three headed dog, Fluffy, who guards the entrance to the underground tunnel which leads to the Sorcerer's Stone. Fluffy’s downfall is his appreciation for music, which lulls him to sleep. Students of Greek mythology would recognize Fluffy’s ancient counterpart, Cerebus, the three headed dog who guards the entrance to the Underworld and who was lulled to sleep by Orpheus when he went there to rescue Eurydice. The connection between these two tales can help students understand more completely the danger that Harry faced when sneaking past the three headed pup if they know that when Orpheus did the same, he was descending into the dark pits of the Underworld, from which he may never return, as few did.
Example- Religious Education Body 3 More important than understanding entertainment, however, is developing an open mind to other people and their beliefs. Through the study of other religions, students can learn about and dispel any preconceived notions or stereotypes they may hold based on a lack of knowledge. Most people, when seeing a pentagram, which is a five pointed star right side up in a circle, associate it with evil and devil worship. However, this could not be further from the truth, and is a misconception frequently exacerbated by movies and television shows. The pentagram is, in fact, an ancient symbol that represents the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water, and the fifth element of the spirit. It is used in witchcraft, but witchcraft itself, or Wicca, in modern vernacular, has nothing at all to do with the devil or evil. Wicca predates the Christian idea of the devil, and is a nature based religion that has one rule: “An it harm none, do what thou wilt. ” This is clearly a precursor to the Biblical rule of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, ” and basically means people are free to do what they want, as long as they harm none. Wicca and other pagan religions are frequently misunderstood and mocked or ridiculed because others do not comprehend the beliefs, but if more young people were exposed to other religions they would be less likely to call someone a devil worshipper because they are wearing a symbol of ancient magic. Students with a knowledge of lesser known religions would be less likely to judge others, and more likely to befriend someone and embrace them with understanding and compassion.
Defining Concepts Mercury It’s the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest one in the Solar System Saturn This is the ringed planet and is composed mostly of hydrogen and helium Mars Despite being red, Mars is actually a cold place full of iron oxide dust Venus has a beautiful name and is the second planet from the Sun
Features of the Topic A Saturn is a gas giant composed of hydrogen and helium B Jupiter It’s a gas giant and the biggest planet in the Solar System C Venus has a beautiful name and is the second planet from the Sun
Practical Uses of This Subject Use 1 Result 2 Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun No Yes Jupiter It’s the biggest planet in the Solar System Yes Venus is the second planet from the Sun No No
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Did You Know This? Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System ● 90% of Earth’s population lives in the Northern Hemisphere ● Australia is actually wider than the Moon ● Africa is the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres
Problem? Venus has a beautiful name and is the second planet from the Sun Solution! Despite being red, Mars is actually a cold place full of iron oxide dust
Process. . . Step II Step IV Saturn is a gas giant and has rings Step 1 Mercury is the smallest of them all Earth is the planet we live on Step III Venus has a beautiful name
This Is a Map ! ! Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest one in the Solar System
384, 000 km is the distance between Earth and the Moon 225 days is the time Venus takes to orbit the Sun 49, 204 km is the diameter of Neptune
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Lessons Mercury Venus Mars Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun Venus is the second planet from the Sun Despite being red, Mars is actually a cold place Jupiter Saturn Neptune It’s the biggest planet in the Solar System Saturn is composed of hydrogen and helium Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun
Overview Diagram Mars First book Saturn Second book Jupiter Third book Venus Fourth book
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Assignment Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, and Neptune is the farthest one. Calculate the distance between these two planets ● Is Australia actually wider than the Moon? ● Is Africa the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres? -------------------------------------------------------------
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