[PDF] example of paragraph with topic sentence and supporting details

Topic Sentence: Oktoberfest is my favorite holiday. Supporting Sentence 1: My family has a tradition of going to Big Bear Lake for the holiday. Detail 1: We rent a cabin there so that we can attend the Oktoberfest activities that go on at the Big Bear Convention Center all month.
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  • How to write a paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting details?

    Topic Sentence: Graduating from high school is important for many different reasons.
    The topic is "graduating from high school" and the controlling idea is "many different reasons." Topic Sentence: Having a first child is difficult because of the significant adjustments in your life.

  • What is an example of a paragraph with a topic sentence?

    Main idea: John is a really kind person even though he is a tough basketball player.
    Supporting detail: My friend met John and he signed her hat without her even asking.
    The supporting detail above is an anecdote that helps to support the claim that John is a kind person.

  • What is an example of supporting details in a paragraph?

    A good example of a paragraph contains a topic sentence, details and a conclusion. 'There are many different kinds of animals that live in China.
    Tigers and leopards are animals that live in China's forests in the north.
    In the jungles, monkeys swing in the trees and elephants walk through the brush.

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Topic: Supporting Details Course: English B

TOPIC SENTENCE: States the main idea of the paragraph. SUPPORT: Develops the idea in the topic sentence using supporting details and examples. Types of details 



MAIN IDEAS AND SUPPORTING DETAILS DEFINITION OF A

Topic Sentence; Statement of the main idea. It is the statement under which all other material in the paragraph – examples reasons



WRITING AN ESSAY

discussed. • is usually the first sentence in the paragraph. 2. Good supporting sentences. • develop the topic sentence ( 



Topics Main ideas

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Tutorial #26: Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

that your thesis statement has to be more complex to match the supporting ideas paragraph has enough specific details to fully develop the topic sentence. 1 ...



Paragraph Structure The Topic Sentence A topic sentence usually

concluding sentence "hold" the supporting sentences in the paragraph. Let's see how a concluding sentence might look in our sample paragraph about my hometown: 



The Writing Center - Valle Verde Paragraph Structure An

Like the term implies supporting details “support” the topic sentence. This is where the writer should include examples



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This main idea is usually given in a topic sentence which is often the first sentence of a paragraph. All other details in the paragraph are there to support 



iona prep writing guide grades 9-12

Each body paragraph. • starts with a topic sentence that connects to the thesis. • includes concrete details (2-4) to support the topic of the paragraph. III 



Basic Essay Format – Canada College

Each paragraph in the body of the paper should include a topic sentence supporting details EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH. Topic Sentence. Supporting Detail #1.



4 Supporting and Concluding Sentences

and give details. Good writers think of these questions when they write supporting sentences for the topic sentence. Activity 1. Predicting Paragraph 



MAIN IDEAS AND SUPPORTING DETAILS DEFINITION OF A

Topic Sentence; Statement of the main idea. It is the statement under which all other material in the paragraph – examples reasons



Topics Main ideas

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Topic: Supporting Details Course: English B

WRITE A TOPIC SENTENCE: GIVE SUPPORTING SENTENCES AND DETAILS: WRITE A CONCLUDING SENTENCE THAT TIES TOGETHER YOUR ESSAY: Topic Sentence: Oktoberfest is my 



Main Idea Major and Minor Supporting Details

4. ___ Power the ability to control or change the behavior of others



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Rarely occurs at the end of the paragraph. Placement of Topic Sentences. Supporting a Topic Sentence with Details. Try using one of these examples to 



WRITING A SINGLE PARAGRAPH What is a paragraph?

pass the Comprehension Check with 70% or above and write a single paragraph with a topic sentence



Argumentative Essay Outline (Claim) Directions: Use this outline as

2) Body Paragraph: Evidence/Support/Warrant. •. Include a topic sentence that restates your claim and your reason. o Example: Video games are harmful 



3 Topic Sentences

If you want to write a paragraph about tea make your topic sentence ACTIVITY 3



Tutorial #26: Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

Essay and Paragraph Development Tutorial: that your thesis statement has to be more complex to match the supporting ideas and evidence that.