Compose a body paragraph using the TOPIC SENTENCE + DETAIL + EXAMPLE + TRANSITION (TDET) routine
Exercise
Difficulty 5
~9 min
eng.g3.s.ex_48
Tdet Body From Research
Prompt
Pick one body paragraph from your second-essay MPO. Use your research facts to draft a TDET paragraph. Include at least one paraphrase with source attribution.
M-3-S-EX-48
Illustration
Reference image of a TDET paragraph with a paraphrase highlighted in green and the source attribution underlined. Print-ready 8.5x11.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
single line g3
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
- TDET 4 bands present
- ≥1 paraphrase with source named
- Capitals + periods
- Facts match the body topic
Hints
- Paraphrase frame: 'According to ___, ___.'
- Don't force a quote — paraphrases are preferred at G3.
Misconceptions to watch
- Forgets to name the source.
- Copies the source word-for-word and calls it a paraphrase.