II.
Introduction (1 paragraph) Purpose: Introduce your topic, explain why it
matters, and end with your thesis statement.
Structure:
Hook: Children now grow up around screens that using mobile devices feels
natural and casual as playing with a toy
Context: What is the general issue or situation related to your topic?
Research Question: How does using mobile devices and texting at a young
age affect children?
Thesis Statement: What is your main claim or answer to the question? Los
tres puntos de los parrafos son: disminuye la atención, problemas en la
memoria y concentración reducida
III. Body Paragraph 2-3 paragraphs. Topic: Decreased attention
Purpose: Present your first main idea that supports your thesis.
Structure:
Topic Sentence: What is this paragraph about? 15–25 words. Say clearly what
this
paragraph will discuss. Avoid details or examples here.
Evidence (Paraphrase/Quote): What information from a reliable source
supports it? 35–40 words. Use a short quote . Include citation, e.g., (Lopez,
2021).
Explanation: What does this evidence mean in your own words? 30–40
words. Explain what the evidence shows. Use simple language and connect
ideas.
Analysis: Why is this information significant or convincing? 30–40 words.
Express your opinion based on the research. Use phrases like This shows
that... or This means that...
Example or Connection: Link to real-life or your research context. 35- 40
words. Connect the idea to realstudent life, schoolexperiences, or society.
Mini-Conclusion / Transition: How does this idea connect to the next
paragraph? 25-30 words Summarize the main idea briefly and introduce the
next topic. Use In general, or The next section will...
TRANSITION WORDS
Provide 3–5 transition words or phrases per section.
Section Useful Transitions
Evidence According to..., As stated by..., Research shows that...
Explanation This means that..., In other words..., This shows that...
Analysis This is important because..., It demonstrates that..., Therefore...
Example/Connection For example..., In real life..., In my experience...
Mini-Conclusion In general..., As a result..., The next paragraph will discuss...
Introduction
Children now grow up around screens that using mobile devices feels as
natural and casual as playing with a toy. Today, technology has become an
essential part of daily life, even for the youngest members of society. While
mobile devices can offer educational content and entertainment, their
constant use at an early age it might influence children’s cognitive
adevelopment. The question that guides this essay is: How does using
mobile devices and texting at a young age affect children? Frequent use of
cell phones in childhood can have negative effects such as decreased
attention, memory problems, and reduced concentration.
Body paragraph:
Children who spend many hours using mobile devices often show lower
levels of attention in school and daily activities.
According to Santos et al. (2022), “exposure to excessive screen time in
children can be associated with attention problems” (p. 175) This means that
when children spend too much time using cell phones or tablets, their ability
to stay focused decreases. In other words, too much screen exposure
interferes with how long they can pay attention to one task at a time.
This is important because attention is a basic skill for learning and memory. If
children become easily distracted, it affects how they perform in school and
how they process information. Therefore, long screen exposure can
negatively influence their academic success and overall development.
For example, many teachers notice that students who often use their phones
have trouble concentrating during class. In real life, children may start
multitasking, switching between apps or messages, which trains their brains
to expect constant stimulation instead of focusing on one thing.
In general, these findings show that the constant use of mobile devices
reduces children’s attention span. The next paragraph will discuss how this
issue also affects their memory and learning processes.