Paragraphs Based on Evidence Examples

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ACE Stand-Alone Paragraph Examples

Example 1:

Question: Should school start later in the day?

ANSWER: High school start times should be later in the morning so teenagers can follow their own internal clock. CITE: Mary Carskadon, PhD. states, "Teenagers are being asked to get up at the wrong time. They are being asked to be at school while their brains are still asleep" (Lamberg 2). EXPLANATION AND ELABORATION: Every day, teenage students are yawning and putting their heads down on their desks. It is unimaginable how they are able to engage with the lesson and do well on their assignments when their internal body clock is conflicting with the clock on the wall. If school were to start later, students would be able to follow their own internal body clock and be in sync with their natural sleep and wake cycles.

Example 2:

Question: Is exercise important?

ANSWER: Although it is not easy and many of us avoid it, exercise is extremely beneficial to one's health. CITE: WebMD states, "Because exercise helps use up oxygen, it causes your body to burn fat and helps you maintain a healthy weight" (para. 3). EXPLANATION AND ELABORATION: Maintaining a heathy weight is a benefit because it helps prevent disease and other physical problems. CITE: WebMB also says, "Research shows that regular exercise reduces symptoms of moderate depression" (para. 4). EXPLANATION AND ELABORATION: If someone is feeling even moderately sad, exercise can help boost their mood. It's as simple as going for a walk for thirty minutes a day.

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RACES Stand-Alone Paragraph Examples

Example 1:

Question: Should school start later in the day?

RESTATE: High school should not start later in the day. ANSWER: The current start time of 7:40 is an acceptable time for school to start and should continue. CITE: According to Amy Morin, "Changing the high school start time could have a domino effect on all the schools that could pose a logistical nightmare" (Morin 1). EXPLANATION AND ELABORATION: A change in the time of the start of the school day could affect after school clubs and sports. A change of just 50 minutes in the start of the school day would mean that most practices wouldn't start until after 5 o'clock and wouldn't finish until around 7 o'clock. This is far too late for dinners to be eaten and homework to be finished. SUM IT UP: For this reason, the school start time should stay the same.

Example 2:

Question: Is exercise important?

RESTATE: Exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle. ANSWER: Although it is not easy and many of us avoid it, exercise is extremely beneficial to one's health. CITE: WebMD states, "Because exercise helps use up oxygen, it causes your body to burn fat and helps you maintain a healthy weight" (para. 3). EXPLANATION AND ELABORATION: Maintaining a heathy weight is a benefit because it helps prevent disease and other physical problems. CITE: WebMB also says, "Research shows that regular exercise reduces symptoms of moderate depression" (para. 4). EXPLANATION AND ELABORATION: If someone is feeling even moderately sad, exercise can help boost their mood. It's as simple as going for a walk for thirty minutes a day. SUM IT UP: Because it helps maintain a healthy weight and prevents disease and depression, we all should probably exercise a little more.

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