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
Topic Sentence; Statement of the main idea. It is the statement under which all other material in the paragraph – examples reasons
discussed. • is usually the first sentence in the paragraph. 2. Good supporting sentences. • develop the topic sentence (
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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 ...
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:
Like the term implies supporting details “support” the topic sentence. This is where the writer should include examples
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
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
Each paragraph in the body of the paper should include a topic sentence supporting details EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH. Topic Sentence. Supporting Detail #1.
and give details. Good writers think of these questions when they write supporting sentences for the topic sentence. Activity 1. Predicting Paragraph
Topic Sentence; Statement of the main idea. It is the statement under which all other material in the paragraph – examples reasons
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WRITE A TOPIC SENTENCE: GIVE SUPPORTING SENTENCES AND DETAILS: WRITE A CONCLUDING SENTENCE THAT TIES TOGETHER YOUR ESSAY: Topic Sentence: Oktoberfest is my
4. ___ Power the ability to control or change the behavior of others
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
pass the Comprehension Check with 70% or above and write a single paragraph with a topic sentence
2) Body Paragraph: Evidence/Support/Warrant. •. Include a topic sentence that restates your claim and your reason. o Example: Video games are harmful
If you want to write a paragraph about tea make your topic sentence ACTIVITY 3
Essay and Paragraph Development Tutorial: that your thesis statement has to be more complex to match the supporting ideas and evidence that.