Plan, research, draft, revise, peer-edit, and publish a 4-6 paragraph informational essay
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~9 min eng.g3.s.ex_23

Body 3 Draft

Prompt

Draft body paragraph 3 of your essay using TDET. Open with a transition word from any family. Aim for 4-6 sentences.

M-3-S-EX-23 Illustration
Reference image of a body 3 paragraph with opening transition circled and TDET bands highlighted. Print-ready 8.5x11.

Reference image of a body 3 paragraph with opening transition circled and TDET bands highlighted. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode handwriting paper single line g3
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
  1. TDET 4 bands present
  2. Opening transition word with comma
  3. Connects logically to body 2
  4. Capitals + periods
Hints
  1. Body 3 often calls for FINALLY (last main focus).
  2. If body 3 contrasts with body 2, use HOWEVER or IN CONTRAST.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Body 3 repeats body 1 or body 2.
  • Skips the transition word.
Used in lessons