Body Paragraph Builder

✏️ Body Paragraph Builder for Argumentative Essays | Google Docs | 6th Grade Writing

Help your students write clear, evidence-based body paragraphs with confidence! This interactive Body Paragraph Builder walks students step-by-step through crafting a strong argumentative body paragraph — from topic sentence to citation to explanation — all in a student-friendly Google Doc format.

This is not AI, this is a guided writing experience broken down for student success!



Perfect for scaffolding, test prep, and independent practice, this resource supports students as they learn how to use evidence correctly and explain their thinking clearly.

🧠 What Students Will Practice:

✔ Writing a focused topic sentence that supports a thesis

✔ Introducing and citing evidence correctly

✔ Explaining how evidence supports their reason

✔ Organizing ideas clearly within a paragraph

✔ Revising for clarity, flow, and academic tone

This resource is aligned with Georgia’s 6th Grade ELA Writing Standards and supports the skills assessed on the Georgia Milestones.

🌟 What’s Included:

• 📄 1 Google Doc Body Paragraph Builder (make your own copy)
• 🎯 Student-friendly, structured layout for independent use
• ✍️ Built-in sentence starters for topic sentences, evidence, explanations, and citations
• 🔎 Guided revision prompts for clarity and organization
• 🧠 Teacher-created rubric aligned to evidence-based writing expectations

Perfect For:

✔ Argumentative writing lessons

✔ Body paragraph practice

✔ Writing centers or small groups

✔ Independent work or homework

✔ Test prep & Georgia Milestones review

✔ Digital, hybrid, and virtual classrooms

📎 How It Works:

1️⃣ Click the link to make your own copy of the Google Doc

2️⃣ Assign to students via Google Classroom or your LMS

3️⃣ Students write directly in the builder, section by section

4️⃣ Use the included rubric to assess or provide feedback

🧑‍🏫 Teacher Tip:

Pair this Body Paragraph Builder with the Conclusion Builder or a full essay organizer to guide students through every stage of argumentative writing — without overwhelming them.

📌 Please Note:

• This resource is digital and designed for Google Docs
• You must have Google Drive access to use this product

❤️ Why Teachers Love It:

✔ Clear structure without over-scaffolding

✔ Encourages student independence

✔ Supports struggling writers and SPED learners

✔ Easy to assign and grade