Read the introduction to an informational article which contains the following thesis statement: The growing number of bed bug infestations presents many problems for the human population, but there are proven solutions.
Then look at the bolded explanation within parenthesis to review what the author included to support the thesis.

Bed bug populations are increasing everywhere. (This first body paragraph defines the problem. This topic sentence clearly states that bed bug populations are increasing. The rest of the paragraph will use facts to support this.) News stories from around the world tell stories about the invasion. In the United States, the issue is just as urgent. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "public health agencies across the country have been overwhelmed by complaints about bed bugs" (The author uses quotation marks to signify an exact quote. The signal phrase "according to" identifies the source.) . Sara Kugler Frazier of the Associated Press presents (The verb "presents" is a signal phrase. It credits the information to Sara Kugler Frazier.) several expert theories about why it is happening. In the first place, (A transition is used to indicate an example.) people are traveling more and transporting bed bugs from place to place. Another key factor (A transition is used to
Include your introduction paragraph from your introduction lesson.
Write three body paragraphs for your article.
Write a topic sentence for each body paragraph.
Clearly support your topic sentence with valid evidence from your research.
Use signal phrases with a direct quote in your article.
Use transition phrases to connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs.
Use precise language to show your understanding of your topic.
Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Write in the third person point of view.
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