Essay writing

2.2. The Body (The Developmental Paragraphs)

 The body is an extension (elaboration) of the thesis statements. Each developmental paragraph discusses one subtopic (aspect) specified earlier in the thesis statements; it provides the reader with details (definitions, facts, examples, arguments, etc) to support his standpoint or position. The DP starts with a clear topic sentences followed by some supporting details and ends with a concluding sentences that restates the main idea in the paragraph or makes reference to what will be discussed in the next DP. The paragraphs in the body should appear in a logical order in a way that suits the writer’s purpose