<p><span style="font-size: 14px;">The body paragraphs are the "meat" of your essay. They contain the evidence to support the point you are trying to make.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">Watch the video below for how to write good body paragraphs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Do1m32DOBTM?rel=0" width="420" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">An important element that the video does not cover is transitions. Transitions help organize your paper and keep your thoughts flowing. They are used within paragraphs and between paragraphs. Please click through the slide below to go over transitions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18IJxp-qtWD67gFswKURpORXKhvyejRSqT7_v6RYeWko/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000" width="740" height="577" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">Use the rubric! Remember your body paragraphs should support the thesis you created in your introduction and address the writing prompt you are given.<br /></span></p>